Windows Vista problem with check disk : vista business

[jkpadhi]

My laptop has only one partition (c) and vista is preinstalled on that drive.
Some times back I tried to repartition (shrink) the existing drive to two drives. But I could not do because of the CHKDSK problem.
Now I tried to take a Complete PC Bbackup but it asked me to perform ChcheckDisk before that.
I tried to run CHKDSK but got a message for Schedule disk check the next time when the system restarts as the drive is currently in use. I clicked to schedule disk check and restarted the machine but after restarting I didn't find anything (no scan disk or check disk) and it starts normally as before. I tried 2-3 times. But the same error is coming again and again.
I don't what is the problem. If any one can help me fixing this problem then I will be greatful to him/her.
Is there any other way by which I can know abt chkdsk status.
Btw I bought this Lenovo laptop 2-3 months back and Vista was preinstalled on it with only one drive (80 GB) .
Due to some problem with chkdsk neither i was able to perform Shrink nor I am able to take a Complete PC Backup.

If any body can provide me any useful inoformation then i will be greatful.

Thanks.......

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering issues with running CHKDSK to address partitioning problems on your Lenovo laptop with Windows Vista preinstalled. Here are some steps you can try to resolve the CHKDSK scheduling and partitioning concerns:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Run CHKDSK in Command Prompt:
   • Press Windows key + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt.
   • Type chkdsk /f and press Enter.
   • You might see a message to schedule the disk check for the next restart. Confirm it and restart the system.
   []Check CHKDSK Status:
   • To check the status of CHKDSK, you can look at the Event Viewer:
     • Press Windows key + R, type eventvwr.msc, and press Enter.
     • Navigate to Windows Logs -> Application and look for recent messages related to CHKDSK.
   []Using Check Disk Utility:
   • You can also use the graphical version of CHKDSK:
     • Open File Explorer, right-click on the drive, select Properties, go to the Tools tab, and click on Check.
2. Reattempt Disk Check:
   • If the scheduled disk check didn't run on restart, you can try manually scheduling it:

     plaintext chkntfs /c C:

     Additional Tips:​

     • Make sure you have administrative privileges when running CHKDSK.
     • It's recommended to back up your important data before making any changes to the drive partitions.
     • Consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows as Windows Vista is no longer supported by Microsoft.
     By following these steps, you should be able to address the CHKDSK scheduling issue and proceed with partitioning or taking a complete PC backup on your laptop. If you encounter any further difficulties, feel free to ask for more assistance!