How to Use the Windows 10 Disk-Checking Utility
The first sign that a hard disk drive (HDD) is about to fail is when you encounter logical errors on the disk. When a drive incurs this kind of operational bug, the unreadable parts of the drive are reclassified as bad sectors. When a disk has a bad sector, it usually means that the drive can be repaired with software. Windows 10 comes with a disk-checking utility that simplifies the process for repairing drive errors. To get started:
How to Run CHKDSK in Windows 10
In the latest version of Windows, the legacy CHKDSK tool runs from the command prompt. Unlike older versions of CHKDSK, you don’t have to reboot your PC to run the utility.
How to Repair a Drive With the CKHDSK Command
The best way to keep your HDD in good condition is to use the CHKDSK command utility. This utility scans the hard drive, corrects logical sector errors, marks bad sectors that cannot be fixed, and moves data to safe, healthy places on the hard drive. It’s a handy tool, but it doesn’t operate automatically. Also, there are a few things you’ll need to do if it gets stuck scanning while you’re running it. C:\chkdsk /f /r The step-by-step process of how to run CHKDSK differs depending on the version of Windows. The utility is primarily meant for PCs with hard disk drives, so if you have a computer with a solid state drive (SSD), CHKDSK isn’t necessary. SSDs come with a built-in system to deal with errors.
