1 Topic by budachild

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Topic: Quick "Before Using GParted" Question

Hi,

I just had a quick question about using Gparted Live on cd.

Well before using it I did my usual weekend Pc cleaning methods while preforming some important procedures that are essential before using gparted. Which includes:

- Scanning my Pc for virus'
- Scanning my registry with MalwareBytes
- Dumping unecessary temp files with CCleaner
- Cleaning my registry with System Mechanic
- Turned off System Restore
- Defragmenting my hard drive
- & creating a backup of my hard drive with Acronis True Image

I than began the resize procedure on Gparted to enlarge a drive. When all of a sudden it popped in my head that I FORGOT to use Windows XP's "Checkdisk" (quick option not full scan) to do a normal quick scan of my hard drive for errors.

Was that something CRUCIAL I should have done?

I think I read about doing that before using Gparted years ago, though I could be wrong. It may just be my supreme paranoia over resizing with close to immaculate drive status!

Please let me know.


Thanks

2 Reply by gedakc

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Re: Quick "Before Using GParted" Question

budachild wrote:

I than began the resize procedure on Gparted to enlarge a drive. When all of a sudden it popped in my head that I FORGOT to use Windows XP's "Checkdisk" (quick option not full scan) to do a normal quick scan of my hard drive for errors.

Was that something CRUCIAL I should have done?

If you file system is in a consistent state then running chkdsk beforehand is not an absolute requirement.  GParted would have halted early on if the file system was marked as dirty (inconsistent).  Hence if the resize operation is running then you should be okay.

One item I would add to your list that I highly recommend is to have a backup of your data prior to editing partitions.

3 Reply by budachild (edited by budachild 2011-08-27 21:08:09)

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Re: Quick "Before Using GParted" Question

I did say I created a backup...

Thanks for the information though. My system seems to be up and running fine now. No complaints, love the extra space. I usually use WinXP's "Check Disk" quick scan tool on my C: drive every now and than anyways so it had to have been in a consistent state. Plus Gparted didn't halt during the re-size procedure. I've got to say this is a wonderful tool that has saved me a lot of money, and time.


Thanks for your feedback.