How to run CHKDSK under Parallels Windows XP ststem?

[Sabre-Wizard]

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

 

[barrysco]

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.

 

[Sabre-Wizard]

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.