Performing a check disk

Summary

Instructions for Desktop Support Technicians on how to perform a check disk.

Body

Issue

How do I perform a check disk? 

Instructions

To perform a standard check-disk (3 step):

  • Log into the workstation as an administrator
  • Open the Start menu
  • In the search box type in cmd
  • Click cmd within the Programs menu
  • From the command prompt type chkdsk c: /f
  • After it has completed reboot the system
  • Windows will perform a disk check for inconsistencies upon exit from BIOS

To perform a 5 layer check disk:

  • Log into the workstation as an administrator
  • Open the Start menu
  • In the search box type in cmd
  • Click cmd within the Programs menu
  • From the command prompt type chkdsk c: /r
  • After it has completed reboot the system
  • Windows will perform a disk check for inconsistencies upon exit from BIOS

Details

Details

Article ID: 227
Created
Fri 7/14/17 4:03 PM
Modified
Wed 9/2/26 4:25 PM
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