chkdsk
Check file system and volume metadata for errors. More information: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/chkdsk.
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Specify the drive letter (followed by a colon), mount point, or volume name to check:
chkdsk {{volume}} -
Fix errors on a specific volume:
chkdsk {{volume}} /f -
Dismount a specific volume before checking:
chkdsk {{volume}} /x -
Change the log file size to the specified size (only for NTFS):
chkdsk /l{{size}}
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