How to troubleshoot disk problems in Microsoft Windows Vista

Disk problems can cause unpredictable behavior in Windows. In this chapter, the authors explain how to prepare for disk failures and use Chkdsk, a Windows command line utility that checks disk volumes for problems. They then lead you through the process of using the Disk Cleanup Wizard, and end the tutorial by explaining how to disable non-volatile cache.

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TROUBLESHOOTING DISK PROBLEMS WITH WINDOWS VISTA

 Home: Introduction
 Tip 1: Preparing for disk failures
 Tip 2: Using the Chkdsk utility
 Tip 3: Working with the Chkdsk interface
 Tip 4: Determine if Chkdsk is scheduled to run
 Tip 5: Using the Disk Cleanup Wizard
 Tip 6: How to disable non-volatile caching

This chapter excerpt from the Windows Vista Resource Kit, by Mitch Tulloch, Tony Northrup and Jerry Honeycutt with the MSWinVista Team, is printed with permission from Microsoft Press, Copyright 2007. Click here to purchase the entire book and find more expert advice on working with the Windows Vista operating system.

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