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An update is available that enables the Chkdsk.exe utility to repair a corruption error on the system volume in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2


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Introduction

This article introduces a hotfix that updates the Chkdsk.exe utility in Windows 7 and in Windows Server 2008 R2. Currently, the Chkdsk.exe utility cannot repair certain corruption errors on the system volume. These errors occur when the boot file is allocated to the first cluster instead of the first two clusters on the system volume. After you install this hotfix, the Chkdsk.exe utility can repair this kind of corruption error.

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Resolution

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
For more information about how to obtain a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Registry information

To use the hotfix in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You do not need to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.
    VersionProductSR_LevelService branch
    6.1.760
    0.
    21xxx
    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2RTMLDR
    6.1.760
    1.
    21xxx
    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2SP1LDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Untfs.dll6.1.7600.21085346,62405-Nov-201104:37
Untfs.dll6.1.7601.21855346,62405-Nov-201104:31
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Untfs.dll6.1.7600.21085404,48005-Nov-201105:31
Untfs.dll6.1.7601.21855404,48005-Nov-201105:37
For all supported IA-64–based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Untfs.dll6.1.7600.210851,005,05605-Nov-201104:22
Untfs.dll6.1.7601.218551,005,56805-Nov-201104:29

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Status

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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More Information

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File nameX86_b282539692c56809c02728b36a17574e_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_a91775a669b9bf2b.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size716
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameX86_bbe6fce384dc13fecf5936654a57d07b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_5802ec5e39fc912c.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size716
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-f..mutilityntfslibrary_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_ff238c5b6e5e8521.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,166
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)05:04
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-f..mutilityntfslibrary_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_012a82e96b6c671f.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,166
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)05:06
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameAmd64_1227a885444759c250d44daffefeef2d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_c7d73d1234619ef6.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,080
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameAmd64_19438e47e0a960006a89b4c088afe686_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_718d33e5dafcb87e.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size720
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameAmd64_2b15bce0e3176b3cfdc82161769089cc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_adb8b1ad9cd09999.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size720
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameAmd64_b282539692c56809c02728b36a17574e_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_0536112a22173061.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size718
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameAmd64_bbe6fce384dc13fecf5936654a57d07b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_b42187e1f25a0262.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size718
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameAmd64_cea5a5ccb9e7d7e7ea0d9285e370a0a3_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_a9ad614744cb1aa9.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,080
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-f..mutilityntfslibrary_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_5b4227df26bbf657.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,168
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)06:02
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-f..mutilityntfslibrary_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_5d491e6d23c9d855.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,168
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)06:15
Additional files for all supported IA-64–based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameIa64_6a4204df01837211232e4ceaf72fec95_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_f4ae64a0241ea6f5.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,078
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameIa64_8a045232ed60ea42d95bc295c030bcfb_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_e7a56be9d9921adb.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size1,078
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)20:09
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-f..mutilityntfslibrary_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.21085_none_ff2530516e5c8e1d.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,167
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)05:58
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-f..mutilityntfslibrary_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21855_none_012c26df6b6a701b.manifest
File versionNot applicable
File size2,167
Date (UTC)05-Nov-2011
Time (UTC)05:53

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