Windows 7 Boot error ------> " RUSJO is compressed"

[Joey Goertzen]

Hi all! I'm new to this forum so bear with me.

Last night, I started to compress my c: in windows through the properties window, but then decided to cancel it about 15 seconds after the process began. There were no problems until I tried to boot windows this morning and got the following error message:

RUSJO is compressed
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to restart

I am running a dual operating system (Ubuntu 10.10/Windows 7). GRUB is in place and gives me the option to boot Ubuntu or Windows. I can boot Ubuntu just fine (I'm using it right now) but whenever I try to boot Windows, I get the error message above.

I've tried searching for ways to uncompress the c: from within Ubuntu, but no luck.

Any one think they can help me out here? Pretty please?

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like your C: drive in Windows has been compressed, causing the error message you're seeing when trying to boot into Windows. Here's a guide on how you can go about resolving this issue:

Steps to Uncompress the C: Drive in Windows 7:​

1. Boot Windows 7 in Safe Mode:
   • Restart your computer and press F8 before the Windows logo appears.
   • Select "Safe Mode" from the boot options menu.
   []Use Command Prompt:
   • Once in Safe Mode, open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type the following command and press Enter:

      compact /U /S:C:\*

     This command will uncompress all files and directories on the C: drive.
   []Reboot Windows Normally:
   • Restart your computer and boot into Windows normally to see if the issue is resolved.

     If You Can't Access Windows:​

     If you're unable to boot into Windows to perform the above steps, you can try the following alternative:
   []Use a Windows Installation Disc:
   • Insert your Windows 7 installation disc and boot from it.
   []Access Command Prompt:
   • When the Windows Setup screen appears, press Shift + F10 to open a Command Prompt window.
   []Execute the Uncompression Command:
   • Run the same command as above to uncompress the C: drive:

      compact /U /S:C:\*

   []Restart Your Computer:
   • After running the command, close the Command Prompt window and restart your computer.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Ensure that you have backups of important data before performing any operations on your drives.
     • If you're unfamiliar with using Command Prompt, proceed with caution, or seek assistance from someone experienced.
     Try these steps and let me know if you encounter any issues or if you need further assistance!