How to Fix Ntfs Error

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Attempt to boot your computer in order to run the disk repair utility chkdsk.

   This can be done by one of the following ways:
   Safe mode:
   Boot your computer in safe mode, continuously press F8 key while it's starting.
   
   A menu will appear where you can choose booting in "safe mode".
   
   System installation CD-ROM or DVD:
   Insert your system install medium into the computer.
   
   When it starts it should detect that an installation has already been made and let you start the recovery console (by pressing the 'R' key).
   
   You will have to follow the on-screen instructions until you see the repair console.
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   Step 2: Place the disk on a different computer.

   Remove the hard disk drive from your computer and place it on another computer.
   
   You'll be able to access your disk from the other computer's host system. ,, Head for the "Tools" tab.
   
   Select "Check this drive for errors". , "c:" should be replaced with the appropriate drive letter for the partition you are trying to check. , this process can take some time depending on speed of computer and size of Hard drive
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   Step 3: Run 'chkdsk' until end.

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   Step 4: If you have a graphical interface

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   Step 5: go to "My Computer"

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   Step 6: select the appropriate disk

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   Step 7: click with the right mouse button and select Properties.

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   Step 8: If you have just a text console

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   Step 9: write "chkdsk c:".

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    Step 10: In order to fix problems found repeat the above step but use "chkdsk c: /r" in order for the utility to automatically recover lost data.

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