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CHKDSK
CHKDSK is Windows built-in disk drive consistency check and repair tool.
CHKDSK: What is it and how do I run it?
CHKDSK, short for Check Disk, is a utility that checks the integrity of the files and file structure of your hard disk. I'll walk you through it.
Can I schedule CHKDSK to run before my automatic backup?
CHKDSK can be run with your Task Scheduler. The trick is getting it to run at the right time before your automatic backup.
How do I keep CHKDSK from running on every start up?
There are times when the disk checking utility needs to run before you boot into Windows. Sometimes it seems to get stuck and does so every time.
How do I see the results of a chkdsk that ran on boot?
CHKDSK is sometimes required to run at boot time, and its display messages disappear when complete. I'll show you where to find them again in Windows.