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chkdsk

CautionCheck/repair a disk

chkdsk C: /f

Checks the file system; /f fixes errors, /r recovers bad sectors.

Examples

  • chkdsk C: /fRepair C: (reboot required)

Syntax

chkdsk <drive:> [/f] [/r]

Before you run it

System drive runs at reboot; can be slow.

Used when you see

Disk acting up (Windows)
2
Scan and repair the file system/f repairs offline — back up first.
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Related commands

  • fsckCheck filesystem

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