W2K Server SP4 Bootex.log

[Guest HulloSon]

All;

C:\bootex.log is a 0 byte file that chkdsk can't delete when the

server boots. Q218461 describes enhanced chkdesk and all that but

doesn't specifically address what to do in this situation. I found a

tip for XP that looks promising, but don't know if it applies to W2K ;

 

The fix is to run under the Recovery console by either booting from

the Windows XP CD or running \i386\winnt32.exe on the Windows XP CD

with the argument /cmdcons. When in the console, run chkdsk.exe /p to

fix the file. Then type del c:\bootex.log to remove the offending

file. Reboot, and all is taken care of.

 

My idea is to boot into Safe Mod and try to delete it, or install

MoveOnBoot, a freeware util that does just what the name implies, but

these cowboy moves are a lst resort on this sunny Friday.

Suggestions welcome

rgds

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