"Windows has recovered from an unexpected shutdown" - Check NOW?

martinlest · 28 May 2012

I don't understand this. After a BSOD and reboot, why are the only options in the window that appears 'Check Later' (which never happens when I choose it) or 'Cancel'. No 'Check Now' option?? How is this window supposed to work?

Thanks,

Martin

Slartybart · 28 May 2012

I'm not sure what steps you've taken already, but a search of Microsoft has 9 results. Maybe the 1st or 2nd would answer your question.

writhziden · 28 May 2012

Also, we can check the reports now if you follow the https://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-d...tructions.html.

martinlest · 03 Jun 2012

Thanks, I have used the BSOD forum before, but just wanted to know how the MS window works. What happens if you choose 'Check Later'? It never seems to. Why no way to 'Check Now'. Seems a pointless window..

M.

Slartybart · 14 Jun 2012

It's historical (backwards 'compatible'). In previous versions of Windows you could check now. I'm not sure when it changed (XP, maybe Vista) but it's better to check the drive without anythng running - before Windows loads drivers and services that hit the disk.

martinlest said:

.....just wanted to know how the MS window works. .....Why no way to 'Check Now'. Seems a pointless window.

The disk is normally checked after the next boot.