[Gavlar]

Hello, I'm new to this forum, it was recommended by a friend.

In the past few days I have playing around with Linux (Ubuntu)

I never installed it (although I looked into it, ie I was going to partition my hardrive, then decided not to)

Anyway, when I restarted my PC I got some error message about a corrupt file(can't remember any wording, sorry), I hit OK hoping when I logged in, some form of user friendly wizard would pop up and I could de-bug the problem.

How ever, all I receive is a bubble next to the tray the reads:
"Windows - Corrupt File
The file or directory "C:\system volume
information\_restore{1450A557-4027-4F57-AFFC-65B5F7AFB22A}\RP1284
Is corrupt and unreadable. Please run chkdsk utility."


So, I then went: Start --> run --> chkdsk
A prompt came up and ran for a bit, then closed..
I was none the wiser..
So I decided to post this!


Anyways;
Is this anything to worry about spyware/malware/virus/worm/trojan etc etc wise?
Could this have anything to do with me playing around with Linux? Baring in mind I only ever ran from a disk..
And Most Importantly, How do I fix this?


Any Help welcome, Thanks in Advance!






Please note, if any instructions are given, please make a very simple step by step guide as although I have a reasonable computer knowledge, I'm no good with vague Instructions, Thanks

[Elvandil]

Sometimes there is disk corruption when Linux mounts an NTFS drive, though it is usually minor in nature.

The corruption you see is to a restore point. Make a new restore point and then run Disk Cleanup. On the second page, you can remove all restore points except the last, so that will delete the corrupted one.

Chkdsk is still a good idea. Go to Start > Run, and type:

cmd

When the prompt appears, type:

chkdsk /f

It will ask if it should run on next boot. Answer "Y".

[Gavlar]

Thanks you for your help.

Unfortunately, I have never had to make a restore point, therefore, could you please instruct me on how to do so?

Also, how to run a 'disk cleanup'

Thanks a bunch, really impressed by the respond speed !

[Gavlar]

dis regard last post

Found both tools, very easy process

Thanks again