Using Windows 7, how do I run CHKDSK?

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

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

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Anonymous

2015-08-10T01:06:46+00:00

Hi Bruce Step 3 should be select Properties THEN go to Tools

Tab you should also point out it will only run AFTER a re-boot.
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Anonymous

2015-10-14T04:25:02+00:00

When I attempt to run check disk, I get a popup telling me that because of certain software ; check disk cannot open. How can I run check disk.
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Anonymous

2015-10-14T11:31:41+00:00

AFAIK you will need to boot from your Windows CD (or other utility software).

I found this link which should help: https://kb.wisc.edu/page.php?id=6565
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2015-10-15T03:20:18+00:00

When I attempt to run check disk, I get a popup telling me that because of certain software ; check disk cannot open. How can I run check disk.

What "certain software"?

Please provide the complete text of the message you get.
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