Using Windows 7, how do I run CHKDSK?

Anonymous
2011-02-27T02:35:59+00:00

I've searched throughout the Control Panel and it's submenus and options but can find no means to initiate a scan for disk errors!

I did find chkdsk.exe in the Windows\System32 folder but when I double click it, the only response is a flash of the DOS {black, command prompt} screen! Is that the correct response?!

Is there no way to run [schedule] a scan disk [for errors] as there has been in earlier versions of Windows?!

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Anonymous
2011-02-27T17:52:55+00:00

It's done the same way in Windows 7 as it was in earlier versions of Windows:

  1. Open the "Computer" window
  2. Right-click on the drive in question
  3. Select the "Tools" tab
  4. In the Error-checking area, click <Check Now>.

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-09-20T03:54:38+00:00

    I think it's worth chipping in here that - We're All Not Administrators!

    So use the Tools tab on the disk's properties but be prepared to:-

    enter an administrator's password for approval

    provide a switch or approval to dismount the volume/disk you're examining.

    NB Running as an administrator is a sackable offence in commercial environments, for good reason.

    Try it; after a while you'll wonder how you ever allowed yourself to leave your machine wide open.

    (It's very easy to get into the habit of quickly clicking on UAC's prompt.)

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-09-07T23:46:40+00:00

    Palcouk,

    I know this is old in Feb but get a life you have good answers why dwell on the others!  Be responsible.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-07-23T19:42:44+00:00

    Go to Start>>>Computer>>>Highlight Os/C>>>Right click>>>Properties>>>Tools>>>Error Checking, Click, Check now. 

    If it does not start, then restart your computer it will run the chkdsk on reboot

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-07-23T18:23:47+00:00

    Just right click on the DOS Command Prompt in Accessories and run as Admin.  Type chkdsk /f (f switch is to auto fix any errors). You'll be asked if you want to run on restart. Type Y to accept and restart your machine. chkdsk will run upon restart and will try to fix any errors.

    Also, if you're having file system issues you should run System File Checker afterwards. Get the command prompt back up as stated above (don't forget to run as admin) and type SFC /SCANNOW. Cheers

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