What is the primary function of the tool CHKDSK in Windows that authenticates the file system reliability of a volume?
What is the primary function of the tool CHKDSK in Windows that authenticates the file system reliability of a volume?
The primary function of the tool CHKDSK (Check Disk) in Windows is to repair logical file system errors. It verifies the integrity of the file system and fixes logical file system errors that it finds. While this tool can also check for bad sectors and attempt to recover readable information, its main purpose is to maintain the logical structure of the file system.
A > checks the file system and file system metadata of a volume for logical and physical errors.
A > Chkdsk.exe or Check Disk is a built-in Windows utility that helps detect errors in the file system and disk media.
CHFIv11 page 194 "you can use chkdsk..to scan and repair", even though on its own it's diagnostic only (you need to add params).