File or Directory corrupted unabe to continue.
I found the file but have been unable to delete it. I have tried most of the things you all sugested Delete, Rename, Drag to recycle, Move folder, re-install original program, Overwrite the file, Move to removable disk, Delete in safe mode.) While it is in C:/ I can not de-frag.
Any one got any other ideas except for re-installing windows as I have never done it before.
Thanks
2006-09-06 02:32:22 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Thank you Thank You Thank You....
for sugesting chkdsk c:/f
it only bloody worked. I am over the moon
Thanks to everyone for their help. I am not very good with computers but I have much more confidence knowing your all ready to help
Thanks again
2006-09-06 03:42:25 · update #1
Do start-run then chkdsk c: /f
This is WinXp's version of scandisk. You should get a box stating that it cannot be run now and would you like to run it on the next restart - say yes and reboot.
2006-09-06 02:35:50 · answer #1 · answered by smgray99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remove all TSR's from memory except Explorer and Systray. Do this by pressing Ctrl Alt Del and selecting the program to remove, and then click on End Task.
Disable any Anti-virus programs (should be done by following the above procedure).
Run scandisk, and correct any erroneous files automatically.
Try running defragmenter now. It should work.
If it does not work, turn off your computer. Re-boot and start it in safe mode and follow the above procedure.
If you start it in DOS from a bootable disk run chkdsk first before booting up windows.
2006-09-06 02:49:55 · answer #2 · answered by James 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be a lot easier to reinstalll windows. (its so easy) just make sure any pictures, files and settings are put on a disk or moved to another computer. (or if you have a second partition, like D, move them there and only reinstal C drive.) Using either the disks that came with or you made, or better yet click on recovery and follow the directions for reinstalling just C drive.
2006-09-06 02:42:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried defragging in Safe Mode?
Delete cookies and temporary files, run chkdsk, Spybot, Ad-Aware and virus scan. Restart in Safe Mode then Defrag.
Good luck.
2006-09-06 02:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by love2travel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you run the Check Disk utility to correct drive errors?
Start -> Run -> Type in chkdsk and hit return
2006-09-06 02:36:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends very much on what the file is .. it might be a windows system file which is in use.
Drop me a message and I will see if i can think of anything.
2006-09-06 02:39:42 · answer #6 · answered by enzuigiriuk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had same problem with file my sister downloaded from limewire. I'm afraid I can't help you much - I had to back up all of my important documents, then wipe and re-install windows.
2006-09-06 02:38:44 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try to use any other defragment program other than that installed with windows?
2006-09-06 02:36:00 · answer #8 · answered by mesh2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try running defrag in safe mode
2006-09-06 02:35:14 · answer #9 · answered by alismudge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run scandisk then run defragment.
2006-09-06 02:37:53 · answer #10 · answered by Chris B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋