If I try to run CHKDSK from the CMD prompt (or by right-clicking on the C-Drive and using the utility) I get the usual denial message about trying to check a disk that is in use. What is the method for running CHKDSK on a Parallels VM. Or what other options do I have to fix this Hard Drive files that are apparently damaged ? chkdsk indicates damaged files but I cannot seem to get chkdsk /f to run. I clearly cannot repair these errors from the Finder on the Mac side. (OSX 10.8.4) Ed
I have the same need, it would appear all the answers are not that good or not based on good info. Support runs from this issue so it seems a data recovery and reinstall is all that is left... Very frustrating.
I found a way to make this work in my case. The trick was to initiate chkdsk within a windows command prompt screen, deal with messages properly, and then restore the partition without restarting the iMac. In any case here is the procedure I used: Procedure to run chkdsk /f in windows xp partition 1. Go to windows command prompt. - Windows XP applications - Accessories - Command Prompt 2. Select disk to check (if you have set up multiple drives) and run "chkdsk /f" to repair disk e.g. f: chkdsk /f 3. Deal with messages - You'll get a message indicating a force dismount will be necessary, select Y to proceed. - Next message will ask if you'd like to schedule check the next time the system restores, again select y - Close command prompt - your work is done for the first stage. 4. Now force a restart of the virtual partition. (without restarting the whole machine) - from the Parallels toolbar at the top of screen - select virtual machine - select restart Voila! The above 4 steps worked for my situation. Hope this helps others.
