Error 993: "Partition contains open files. Use the operating system check utility"

Situation:
While using one of the following products, you see the message "Error 993: Partition contains open files. Use the operating system check utility."
- Norton PartitionMagic
- PartitionMagic
- PartitionMagic Pro
- Drive Image
- Drive Image Pro
- DriveCopy
- ServerMagic

Solution:
To fix this error

1. Disable any antivirus programs on your system.
2. Do one of the following on the affected partition:

• In Windows 9x/Me, run ScanDisk.
• In Windows NT/2000/XP, run CHKDSK /F

For instructions on running ScanDisk, read the document Checking for disk errors using ScanDisk.
For instructions on running CHKDSK, read the document How to Run Microsoft's CHKDSK from the Command Line.

Last Modified: 05.08.2004