FOUND.000 (File0001.CHK) Solved/Closed

Question

Hello,

So, I don't know if someone could explain to me why some files appear even though I've never saved them, and why I can't delete them?

They are located in a folder called "FOUND.000" which contains files that all end with ".CHK"

Could it be a virus that my antivirus hasn't detected?

Does anyone have any information about this?

Thank you for helping me, I am completely new to this and I'm looking forward to your assistance.

Thanks

deadalnix · Accepted Answer

NO PANIC. These files are created by Scandisk or similar utilities to store "lost file fragments". To delete them, use the command: start -> cmd under Win2000/XP and start -> command under Win98.

There you type:

c:
cd \
cd FOUND.000
del *.*

There you go ;)

abcd · Answer

Hi!
I took a closer look at the .chk files last night. However, they don't
seem to be the average size of mp3s but rather the size of folders
as I had thought. So the .chk files that are in the FOUND.0000
folder are actually folders and not just plain files. I would have done
what you suggested and renamed every .chk file to be a .mp3 file, but the thing is I don't know how to change a file to a
folder??

And here too:
http://lists.netisland.net/archives/plug/plug-2000-05/msg00275.html

I hope you speak English.
Otherwise, I don't know, I'm not sure it's a virus, I don't really have an answer...
I hope I helped
See you!

Melynda · Answer

I have already read them, but they don't tell me how to delete them...  Hi,  is there anyone who can help me????  I'm waiting for a response eagerly.

abcd · Answer

Hi! According to what is being said, it doesn't look like a virus, but there is suspicion of hacking... but they're not sure, so I'll wait before deleting everything... I'll keep looking. See you!

F!r3w()rK$ · Answer

A hacker would use your PC to store mp3s? Hehe
By putting file names in which you're never going to fiddle with (except for a certain Melynda :)
It's a guess, but know that it's quite plausible

F!r3w()rK$
Always here to help you :)

abcd · Answer

F!r3w()rK$ (what is this nickname?) --> wouldn't it be possible to prevent that with something like a firewall... I know hackers can get around that, but it would limit it a bit, right? see you+

F!r3w()rK$ · Answer

F!r3w()rK$ = Fireworks = Fireworks
---------------------------------------------
But it is obvious that without a firewall your computer is exposed to dozens of hacker attacks every day. Obviously, you need a firewall with antivirus.. Ughh I don’t want to take a look at your PC, it must be filled with spyware, viruses, and other trojans lol!
Check out this topic I created -> it will help you find a powerful free firewall and antivirus. (http://www.commentcamarche.net/forum/affich-824574-Avant-de-poster-un-message)

F!r3w()rK$
Always here to help you :)

abcd · Answer

Hey, I'm not crazy!!! (Okay maybe a little...) I have a firewall, AV,... I just wanted to say that you have to protect your PC, but of course, you can still get infected, attacked,...

melynda · Answer

Hey there!

Thanks for your reply, but let me explain, I'm not blonde, but it's pretty much the same.

Soux xp, I go to the "start" menu, after what do I open to write what you told me above?

; )

Thanks!

Melynda · Answer

Hey there!!!  Is there anyone to answer me...?  Melynda at blondeland

Mandix · Answer

Hi everyone!  To delete the FOUND.000 files, you just have to press delete, yes.  It will refuse, but if you keep trying multiple times, it will give in.

molene · Answer

Hi,
the simplest thing is to start with a DOS disk if you have one, do c:>dir *.chk and if there are any, type del *.chk and that's it. In any case, this type of file is indeed the result of disk errors (defective clusters) that allows professionals to recover pieces of files.
Bye

Dr drummer · Answer

Hi everyone, I think I've been a victim of a hacker. When I started my computer, it launched a crazy CHKDSK check and once it was done, I no longer had any personal files; everything was gone! However, I found a good number of them in "F:Found.000", but unfortunately, the files are unusable. So, does anyone have an answer to my misfortune and knows how to recover my files? PS: I installed a firewall, but I'm not too confident in its usefulness.

dr drummer · Answer

Hi everyone,
I think I may have been the victim of a hacker. When I started my computer, it launched into an insane CHKDSK check, and once it was done, I had lost all my personal files—they had all disappeared!
However, I found a good number of them in "F:Found.000", unfortunately, the files are unusable.
Anyway, does anyone have any answers to my misfortune and knows how to recover my files?
PS: I installed a firewall, but I'm not too confident in its effectiveness.

jb94 · Answer

Hello everyone!!!!  I'd like to know how to recover *.CHK files or how to reverse the process?????  Thank you for your response!!!

molene · Answer

Hi Sorry, but to my knowledge, the only way to recover this type of file is with a hex editor and to understand how it works, who owns this part of the file, etc. In short, Microsoft's definition is: Unusable file fragment created by CHKDSK.exe That's it, bye.

cicom · Answer

Hello everyone
I'm here to put an end to the rumors
the chk files are not attacks by hackers but fragments of files lost due to a sudden PC shutdown or worse...
So for those who found a scandisk running at startup, it's not a hacker attack but just a verification of the integrity of the files necessary for Windows. The lost documents were on the wrong clusters at the wrong time. They will remain lost unless you master hexadecimal (what a hassle this thing is) some may offer to recover them for a fee but it’s practically impossible. (the more you use your PC, the more the files get overwritten as they are replaced by others) and I return to criticize Windows which could simply provide us with an effective recovery and cluster recomposition utility?

FreddyONE · Answer

Hello,  I couldn’t help but respond to your comments.  Indeed, if check files are being created at every startup, there is a serious hard drive issue!  Just in case, I should point out that if you do not exit Windows PROPERLY using the Start menu\Shut down... or Alt+F4 Enter, these chk problems will be systematic.  Otherwise, and this is more serious, we need to determine which clusters are defective and check if they are spread throughout the disk or only towards the end of it.  If it’s towards the end, the problem is physically in the hard drive but “workaroundable.” For that, I advise you to defragment the hard drive and then create a partition that encompasses the deteriorating partition and to stay away from it.  You may lose some storage space, but it’s better than losing everything!  To make a long story short, it’s like it has the plague and is gradually being eaten away. If you edit the chk files with Notepad or a hex editor, you might (it’s possible) recognize some “readable” data that will indicate which file you just lost!  FranckyONE at your service.

johann · Answer

Hi
very simple to open a .chk
just find its old extension
right-click and select a program
if they are important files like personal documents "Word Excel Internet Explorer for photos etc."
because if you want to recover Windows files, it will take some time
there are no viruses in there
it's already not bad that for once Windows does something good

@++

quebec001 · Answer

start -> cmd under /XP there you type:  c: cd \ RD FOUND.000   which means remove directory  and if it doesn't work there: * however, I did it in command line restart (as for safe mode startup)

Mademoazelle · Answer

Is it possible to retrieve these files?

Tungstene · Answer

For your information, I found a little program called UNCHK that searches for the actual extensions of CHK files, attempts to recombine them if they are fragmented into several files, and assigns the correct file extension to a copy of the CHK file.
Microsoft says that these files cannot be recovered, but with this program, we can manage to recover them a bit.

http://www.ericphelps.com/uncheck/index.htm

Thanks to that guy!!!

emmacarotte · Answer

Hello I'm facing a big problem.... FOUND000 CHK Explanation... I just transferred photos from my Nikon D70 to my Mac as usual... I change the compact flash card... and I open all the folders, it seems empty while yesterday I was still looking at photos on this card... My Nikon still indicates the same number of photos to take, and when I switch to playback mode, it says: no image... Now I'm heading to a PC to reveal hidden folders and find a FOUND.000 folder with, I imagine, all the photos in CHK format. What should I do to recover everything? It's super important, wedding photos of a friend and I was in the process of uploading photos.... Thank you as soon as possible. Emmanuelle

clecle_com · Answer

same problem with my Sony camera... I had the problem before and I managed to recover some files by performing a raw file analysis with Easy Recovery, but now it doesn't work anymore... so if someone has another solution???  P.S.: do the Eric helps links work?? because for me it's just a blank page...  thanks in advance

molene · Answer

Hello everyone,  This problem is due to an issue with the support, disk, card, etc.... In fact, it's almost unrecoverable. It's related to the FAT (file allocation table). My advice is to back up everything that is possible and to format the disk thoroughly. This means going to the manufacturer's website and downloading the factory formatting program, launching it from a bootable floppy disk, and then reinstalling the system while choosing the disk formatting option before the actual installation.  See you later, Molene

bitebleu · Answer

We asked a simple question but got no clear answer...  The found.000 file, when we try to delete it with the command, says   it's the cdm.exe file that is corrupted, so we can't delete the found.000 folder   If anyone competent reads this, I would appreciate it if after 130 useless messages, we could get a good   thank you   others, stop thinking you know anything about computers with your nonsense.

molene · Answer

OK my boy, manage on your own if you're so talented.....

lehic74 · Answer

I had the same problem with a 2 GB Neo USB stick. These files completely filled the storage space, but I couldn't delete them. I asked a computer technician and he told me to back up my important files and defragment the drive. (A typical response when asking a technician is to suggest defragmentation.) It took about an hour and since then there have been no problems. However, if these files are on your hard drive, you're in deep trouble. You need to segment your hard drive and then delete the folders while defragmenting. Reformatting also works in both situations, but it's longer.

i'm annonymous · Answer

I have the easiest solution ever!!!
Open WinRAR (if you have it), navigate with its explorer to the root of your hard drive, you will find the FOUND.000 folder, select it and press "delete" on your keyboard, all that's left is to empty your recycle bin :D
(in any case, it allowed me to gain 7GB of disk space :D )

kevin ooo · Answer

Thank you for the advice..... Unchk is surely the software that will allow you to recover files with the following extensions: JPG PSP PSD GIF ZIP CAB EXE DLL OCX WRI BMP DOC PPT XLS PDF RTF HTM WAV MID AVI RAR TIF MP3 WPD FPX EPS CLP, so I recommend everyone to download: Visual Basic 5 runtime from Microsoft which will be required to run the Unchk program (it is advisable to copy all .chk files into a directory on the disk before performing the search). Good luck!!! (from 25% to 99% success, it all depends on the extensions...)

FOUND.000 (File0001.CHK)

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