disk error

erik · Post by **erik** » 18 May 2003 3:52 am

I started getting some blue screen errors recently so I decided I'd defrag. When trying to do so I got a message saying that I had errors in "system" files and I need to run scan disk first. When doing so I got a message that I had some long name files no longer attached to any program(or something to that effect). I had the choice to fix, delete, or ignore these errors. I chose to fix. My entire sysytem was fixed and then I was able to defrag. My question is: Was that a mistake to fix them? Should I have chosen to delete? Thanks.

Tony LaCroix · Post by **Tony LaCroix** » 18 May 2003 7:41 am

You took the (slightly) safer path. The only thing you have to lose by keeping extra files is disk space. That said, make sure you use an up-to-date antivirus program often.

erik · Post by **erik** » 18 May 2003 3:08 pm

Hmm, I was wondering if they represent a virus. I have been going without anti-virus on my latest install. When I defragged I saw black boxes dispersed through the files. What does this mean? Bad files? Virus files? Thanks

Tony LaCroix · Post by **Tony LaCroix** » 19 May 2003 7:07 am

Here is free antivirus software that I use:
http://www.free-av.com/

It's not as good as Norton Antivirus, but you can update it for free and it has a good reputation.