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Will Windows 7 System Image restore fix a dirty bit problem?
There is a file (CPU1104.pdf) on my D: drive that, when I try to open it, gives me a "file is corrupt" and indicates that the $Mft has an issue. I've run CHKDSK d: /r many times, which does clear the "dirty bit", but it doesn't find any issue with the drive. This leads me to believe that this is a directory/file issue with the MFT. Both the main and mirror are bad, too. So, I'm trying to find a way to, in essence, recreate the MFT without the file that's in error. I don't need the file, so, it can go "bye bye".
Shame on me, I never did a system image. Having said that, I've done one now? On my system, the C: drive, D: drive, and system reserved 100MB area are all included in the system image. The question is, will a restore just copy the problem back, or will the file be ignored?
I've also thought about using Paragon HD12 to copy the drive and exclude the file with a filter, then copy the drive back. My concern here is whether this will work or not.
Thanks in advance!