How to Run a Chkdsk Function on Windows XP

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This article will tell you how to perform the check disk function on Windows XP.

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    For example, to check drive D, type d:
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    This takes you to the root directory of the drive.
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    • Use the /f switch to automatically repair file system error. Type chkdsk /f and press Enter .
    • Use the /r switch to repair file system errors and scan for and recover bad sectors. Type chkdsk /r and press Enter .
    • If you don't specify a switch for Chkdsk, any errors that are found will not be fixed.
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    You may be prompted to do this because Chkdsk needs exclusive access to the drive it's checking.
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    If you had to schedule the Chkdsk operation, then restart your computer.
    • When Windows is loading, Chkdsk should automatically run and check the drive that you specified earlier.
    • Another way to run Chkdsk is to click the Start menu, select My Computer , right-click the drive to check, and go to Properties > Tools > Check now .
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    Open command prompt (Windows key + R and type "cmd") then just type "Chkdsk" in the black window and press Enter. (You need administrator privileges.)
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      1. Click the Start menu and select Run .
      2. Type "cmd" and click OK .
      3. Type the drive letter followed by a colon and press Enter.
      4. Type "cd\" and press Enter.
      5. Type "chkdsk /f" if you want to automatically repair errors found, or "chkdsk /r" to repair errors and recover bad sectors.
      6. Press Enter.
      7. If prompted to run Chkdsk the next time the computer restarts, press Y and then Enter.
      8. Type "Exit" and press Enter.

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