How to use CHKDSK

What is CHKDSK?

CHKDSK is a utility in XP that scans your hard drive for errors and attempts to repair them.

How do I use it?

  1. Open My Computer
    screenshot1
  2. Right-click the hard drive you wish to scan and click Properties
    screenshot2
  3. Go to the Tools tab
    screenshot3
  4. Click on Check Now under Error-checking
    screenshot4
  5. Check the two boxes and click Start
  6. You should see a dialog box like this:
    screenshot5
  7. Click Yes and restart your computer