Copy-ready commandchkdsk — Basic Usage
chkdsk C: /scanProduction warning
Review destructive switches before running commands that modify files or services.
Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
- Permissions
- Varies by command
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use chkdsk for a standard administrative task.
chkdsk C: /scanOriginal command
Scan a volume for file system errors.
chkdsk C: /scanCommon errors
Command not found
Confirm Windows 10/11 or Windows Server is installed and available in your current shell.