Author Topic: Is there a free error checking program that's better then Check Disk? (Read 3579 times)

Briguy · « **on:** February 09, 2009, 12:55:28 PM »

I would like to know if there is a free hard disk error checking program that's better then Check Disk in XP? I would want it to fix the errors it finds too.

Let me know!

patio · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2009, 05:29:17 PM »

All hard drive manuf. offer a FREE diagnostic utility at their sites...and they are all more effective than chkdsk.

Zylstra · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2009, 06:32:33 PM »

CHKDSK is the new Scandisk, right?

Quote from: patio on February 09, 2009, 05:29:17 PM

All hard drive manuf. offer a FREE diagnostic utility at their sites...and they are all more effective than chkdsk.

For testing the drive itself, yes, not necessarily for testing the filesystem.
CHKDKS and the diagnostic utility should both be used.

As for fixing problems:
If its physical damage, that can not really be fixed. If its just a problem with the filesystem caused by, say, an improper shutdown, CHKDSK should be able to fix it.

Broni · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2009, 10:41:49 PM »

The List: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

Briguy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2009, 02:27:50 PM »

Anyone hear of Spinrite 6?

Broni · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2009, 03:17:12 PM »

Excellent program, but not free.

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