what generated that error? was it partition magic ie pointing out that error? if so maybe there is some help documentation that will tell you exactly what is going on and how to address it.

here we go, i did a search and found you your answer

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



To fix this error:

1. Disable any antivirus programs on your system.

2. For Windows 9x systems: Run ScanDisk.
For Windows 2000/XP systems: Run CHKDSK.



To run ScanDisk:

1. Boot the computer from a Windows Startup diskette.

2. At the A:\ prompt, type: SCANDISK

3. Once the basic scan is complete, choose to run the thorough scan as well.


To run CHKDSK:

1. Boot from your Windows 2000 or XP installation CD.

2. Select the Repair option.

3. Select the Recovery Console option.

4. If you have a Windows 2000 system, type the following at the command prompt: CHKDSK /F
If you have a Windows XP system, type the following at the command prompt: CHKDSK /P

5. Once the disk check has completed, type the following at the command prompt: CHKDSK /R


Problem Description:
Error 993 Partition contains open files. Use the operating system check utility.
Error 993
Partition contains open files
Problem Environment
PartitionMagic
PartitionMagic Pro
Drive Image
Drive Image Pro
DriveCopy
server magic

Run the following:

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chkdsk /r

chkdsk /r

Unfortunately, this is the only solution they give to this problem. My first search turned up the information that running "chkdsk /r" assumes "chkdsk /p", so I figured that you could just bypass the /p step by running the step that does both. Upon further searching, I found that it is crucial that you run /p before you run /r. Why? I have no clue. Try running "chkdsk /p" again followed by "chkdsk /r".

As for the "troubles" that occur while starting up, it's hard to say. What startup problems are you having?

Are you currently needing to do something using Partition Magic? If not, don't worry about it.

Not really!I just don't hope to see my PC having problems or experience program/system crashes due to this issue.But fortunately,I haven't got any problems with my PC yet...TOUCHWOOD!!!Hope everything's fine.Thks a lot for your advice and guidance.I appreciate very much!