Hi, im using Microsoft XP SP3. Every time i start the computer, the Checkdisk process starts. If i press any key within 10 seconds to skip it, then it stops and windows starts normally. But if i let checkdisk run, it works very very slowly, and when it reaches the end, it just hangs up so that i have to restart the system. By slow i mean that the checkdisk process takes more than One and a Half hours to reach the end, and that too just to hang up. 1 person needs an answerI do too

For when Chkdsk always starts and you've already done a full disk check with the mftr.'s hard drive diagnostic utility* : Start>Run>cmd [enter] fsutil dirty query c: (or the relevant drive letter) [enter] This will tell you whether the drive is dirty or not. Then still in cmd: chkntfs /x c: (or the relevant drive letter) [enter] This tells Windows not to check that drive on bootup. Reboot and it should go to the Desktop. Once Windows has loaded, run cmd again and: chkdsk /f /r c: (or the relevant drive letter) [enter] Chkdsk will run through all 5 stages. After it is finished, still in cmd: fsutil dirty query c: (or the relevant drive letter) [enter] to see that the dirty bit is not set on that drive. *Test the hard drive with a diagnostic utility downloaded from the drive mftr.'s website or use Seagate's SeaTools For DOS. You will create a bootable CD with the file you download. You will need third-party burning software to do this such as Roxio, Nero, or the free ImgBurn. Burn as an image, not as data. http://www.imgburn.com http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads/seatools/seatooldreg http://seagate.custkb.com/seagate/crm/selfservice/search.jsp?DocId=201271 (how-to) Boot with the CD you made and do a thorough test of the drive. If it fails any physical tests, replace it.MS-MVP - Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!