Windows 10

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Checking and Repairing a Disk with CHKDSK

Your computer has a built-in tool for catching hard drive problems before they turn into bigger headaches. I’ll walk you through running CHKDSK from Windows Explorer and the command line, explain what it actually checks, and show you where to find the results after a scheduled scan.

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