Chkdsk gives unspecified error and stops

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Any idea why it does this?
Do I need to reformat the disk to clear it?

I'm pretty sure it's a system file, cause it boots VERY slowly.

Jeff

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Thanks!
Western Digital has a diagnostic to download!

Jeff

"Ted Zieglar" wrote:

> Go to the web site of the manufacturer of your hard disk and use their
> diagnostics to scan your disk for problems. (The web site will provide
> complete instructions.) Chkdsk is fine, as far as it goes, but the
> manufacturer's diagnostics are more thorough. The diagnostics will provide
> all the information you need to discuss whatever problems you may be having
> with the disk manufacturer's tech support reps.
>
> --
> Ted Zieglar
> "You can do it if you try."
>
> "Jeff" <Jeff@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:772A6BE1-DAAA-417C-B9FD-E002DE6E4C3B@microsoft.com...
> > Any idea why it does this?
> > Do I need to reformat the disk to clear it?
> >
> > I'm pretty sure it's a system file, cause it boots VERY slowly.
> >
> > Jeff
>
>
>