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Scan disk error in windows98

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by scottk

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The scan disk has halted at 39% displaying the following message:-

Logical assertion has failed.

expression: idx Start < NMem Blocks
source: line 264 of msprintf.c

Any help would be great appreciated.

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by aacevedo

Problems running ScanDisk
Many people have problems running ScanDisk with the program running 10% or 30% and then stalling. Often with a message that Windows is trying to write to the drive. To run ScanDisk successfully:

Go to Start > Run and type msconfig in the Open: box
On the General tab, uncheck all items listed under Selective startup (make sure that Selective startup is selected)
Hit apply and OK and restart Windows
This starts Windows with only the basics running; Insures nothing will interfere with ScanDisk
Run ScanDisk, when ready go into msconfig and select Normal startup and restart Windows

by paul d. masley

I have found an easier way to run scandisk/defrag. Use Ctrl-Alt-Del and "End Task" on everything except "Explorer" and "Systray." Also, pause the task scheduler.

Works everytime, including ME!

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