As my teenage son thinks he can do what he likes with downloads etc on my computer, I now have a problem.When I turn it on,it scans files and comes up with the following message..
Cross linked on allocation unit (no.)
Cross linked resolved by copying..It then goes on to say the same again about another file.
Can anyone explain what has happened..
It also said at one pointEntry will be truncated..
Any suggestions are appreciated..then I can go kick ass!

The following text is from the Microsoft site (http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/2000/server/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/2000/server/reskit/en-us/w2000Msgs/2165.asp), I don't fully understand it but it may help others to give you assistance.
I think that CheckDisk is running and reporting the problem.


Error Message:
filename Is cross linked on allocation unit parameter

Explanation:
Two files (or directories) attempted to access the same disk space.

[b]User Action:[/b[
Run the chkdsk command with the /f switch to fix the problem. Keep in mind that you should not run chkdsk /f on an NTFS partition without first doing a backup. If there is a problem with any of the metadata files, the index entries for them will be deleted and you will not be able to reboot the system.

Basically what is going on is that two folders/files are fighting each other for access to the same bit of disk space. It may or may not be something to do with a dodgy teenage-son flavored download(!). What you need to do is:

If you have Windows XP/NT4
Close all open programs
Go to Start
Click Run
Type in "cmd" without quotes
at the prompt type "chkdsk /f" without quotes
Hit your son...erm i mean enter....
Wait
One of two things will then happen:
1) The computer will babble on about mounting volumes
2) The computer will ask you very politely if you want to schedule a disk check next time it restarts

If no1 is the case say yes (type a Y and then press enter), then let it do its thing and all should be ok! If no 2 is the case, again press Y and hit enter, then reboot, and the PC will come up and say "A disk check has been scheduled. To cancel it press any key within xx seconds" - dont press anything and it will do a disc check and then you should be ok.

If you have Windows 95/98/ME

Close any open programs
Click Start
Go to Programs
Go to Accessories
Go to System Tools
Click on Scandisk
Check the radio button labelled "Thorough check" and then click your C drive in the top white box.
Then click Start
Then make a cuppa - it'll take a while
When its done it will give you a load of statistics about how may bytes of data you have etc. Just click ok and you shoud be ok!


You might want to do a disc defrag as well - let me know if you need any more help!

A =)

Keep in mind that you should not run chkdsk /f on an NTFS partition without first doing a backup. If there is a problem with any of the metadata files, the index entries for them will be deleted and you will not be able to reboot the system.

It may be worth making a backup of anything you don't want to loose too (just in case)

Great.I will try that and also hit son over the head!
He just has too much leeway on this computer and thinks that I know nothing.
I do , however have friends I can get advice from dont I ?, so am one step ahead of him...I think..

hello,
wonder if anyone can help me with the same problem?
I have done everything as directed above, but when i reboot it does the same thing after the system check....im still getting the messages about cross linked on allocation unit - cross link resolved by copying.
can anyone suggest anything (I may just chuck the damn puter out the window!!)

sue :confused:

If you have Windows XP/NT4
Close all open programs
Go to Start
Click Run
Type in "cmd" without quotes
at the prompt type "chkdsk /f" without quotes
Hit your son...erm i mean enter....
Wait
One of two things will then happen:
1) The computer will babble on about mounting volumes
2) The computer will ask you very politely if you want to schedule a disk check next time it restarts

If no1 is the case say yes (type a Y and then press enter), then let it do its thing and all should be ok! If no 2 is the case, again press Y and hit enter, then reboot, and the PC will come up and say "A disk check has been scheduled. To cancel it press any key within xx seconds" - dont press anything and it will do a disc check and then you should be ok.

It's also worth typing chkdsk /r and see if that helps.
Unfortunately the only real cure for this i have found is to completely reformat your computer :(

Hopefully someone else will know a cure :confused:

Originally posted by vidster
It's also worth typing chkdsk /r and see if that helps.
Unfortunately the only real cure for this i have found is to completely reformat your computer :(

Hopefully someone else will know a cure :confused:


cripes......reformat my computer!? how do i do that??
i have tried the chkdsk /f - and tried scandisk in safe mode, but to no avail.

reformating sounds like an easier option actually!

thanks for replying

sue

If that is the route you want to take, there is a very good guide below:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

Although it might be worth waiting to see if someone has a cure ;)