I have a corrupt directory which I cannot delete and when I run CHKDSK in read only mode it finds errors (orphaned files). However since it is on my main (and only) partition I cannot run it with /R to fix the errors. It says it will schedule for a reboot and on my past machines this is exactly what happens when I restart my machine.
However now it seems when I restart it this does not happen and windows boots up on its merry way. Using fsutil I can see the volume dirty bit is still set.
Best Answer
Check this registry key
default value for "bootexecute" should be
if it is not, right click on it and select modify to change it.
If it still will not run, run it manually by booting from a W7 install DVD and run chkdsk from the command prompt, once you are at the WinRE command prompt type: chkdsk /r C:
Use this guide to get to the command prompt by booting from the install or system repair disc. http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial147.html
If you do not have a W7 install disc (some PCs come with "recovery" discs and these won't work), see this article on how to make a windows system repair disc
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