Using CHKDSK from the Command Line


By Dan DiNicolo, April 17th, 2007 Posted in Windows Commands. Subscribe to our RSS Feed



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XP includes the Check Disk utility as a way to search for and repair file system errors on your hard disks. While the graphical version of the tool is accessible from the Tools tab in the properties of a disk, XP also includes a command-line version of the tool in the form of CHKDSK. When run from the command line, this tool allows you to scan for file system errors, fix those errors, and even specify which specific files should be checked if you don’t want to scan an entire volume.

For example, the command CHKDSK E: /R will scan drive E: for errors, and fix any errors encountered. An example of this command is shown below. As part of your regular maintenance schedule, run CHKDSK at least once per month to ensure good disk and file system health.

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