Windows 2012 OS - NTFS - Master File Table (MFT) contains a corrupted file record


i support 2012 r2 server has instance of master file table corruption associated 1 file. no disk, controller or other hardware issues exist @ the server.  this corruption noted in system log , operating system identifies corruption when running chkdsk /f. however, while the chkdsk operation on boot volume completes after required server restart, it not able correct mft corruption associated specific file. corruption identified , acknowledged in informational output chkdsk, , attempt made to repair it. a resulting generic message of not being able repair corruption logged. of course, 256 mb referenced file cannot moved or deleted operating system cannot access due mft issue. microsoft knowledge base resources state fix running chkdsk /f. has worked in past without issue @ other servers. as side note, 2012 server self healing feature is enable default on server well. there no functional or operational issues system. have read references open source or other disk utility resources hesitant go down road production server no functional issues. correct if possible, rather exclude alerting our monitoring software. perhaps has seen issue , may have information address. appreciated , forward feedback.

hi soothnsmke,

according error,  it seems data corrupted. it's bad news if cannot restore files backup. , said,  chkdsk /f seems doesn't work your.

since environment production, not sure if using other 3rd party softwares restore effect environment. i'm afraid you might need to have try call microsoft online support see if there suggestion such data lose issue. may need pay support incident , can confirm them if refund once issue cannot fixed.

best regards,

mary dong


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