ScanDisk May Perform Surface Scan Under Windows (106426)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.2
  • Microsoft MS-DOS operating system 6.22
This article was previously published under Q106426

SYMPTOMS

ScanDisk is designed to run in /CHECKONLY mode under Windows. However, in rare circumstances, you can get ScanDisk to perform a surface scan under Windows by typing SCANDISK /CHECKONLY /SURFACE.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you run SCANDISK /CHECKONLY /SURFACE.

WARNING: Since there is a slight chance of data loss when you run SCANDISK /CHECKONLY /SURFACE under Windows, Microsoft recommends you run SCANDISK / CHECKONLY under Windows.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/18/1999
Keywords:KB106426
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