ScanDisk won't complete!!

[MarleneD]

I keep getting an error message when I run ScanDisk:
"ScanDisk has restarted 10x because windows or another program has been writing or another program has been writing to this drive.  Quiting some running programs may enable Scandisk to finish sooner..."

How can I find out which program is running?  Would a anti-virus be affecting this (yes, I have McAffee- yuck.)
I also have a cd burning software that I see (when I start my computer I always see it on the screen start up).  What do I do.?

[dl65]

MarleneD.... try running scandisk in safe mode .......that should do it ...


dl65  

[hywaydave]

Make sure you disable your screensaver as well.  If you're still having badluck in safe mode, you can try running it from DOS.  What OS are you running?

[MarleneD]

My OS is Windows ME. I know, I know, worst system on the planet.  Well, I tried in safemode and disabled screen saver and I still get the same error message.
How do I start scan disk from DOS?  What are the commands?
Thanks.

[hywaydave]

I'm going strictly by memory here....

- Start the computer and just before the Windows ME logo appears, repeatedly tap the F8 key till the Windows ME Startup boot menu appears.
- Use the arrow keys to select "Command Prompt Only" and press Enter.
- At the C:\ prompt, type: scandisk /all /surface and press Enter.
In the morning, you should be back at the C:\ prompt. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to
re-boot.  If you need any more help, please contact me at ResourcePC

Dave