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chkdsk vs Microsoft ScanDisk

A side-by-side look at chkdsk and Microsoft ScanDisk. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

chkdsk

chkdsk

Os & Utilities

chkdsk is a Windows utility that checks the file system and file system metadata for errors. It scans disk drives, fixes issues, and attempts to recover readable information. It can fix certain file or directory errors as well as bad sectors.

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Microsoft ScanDisk

Microsoft ScanDisk

Os & Utilities

Microsoft ScanDisk is a utility included in Microsoft Windows operating systems that allows users to scan hard drives for errors and attempt repairs. It can detect bad sectors, lost clusters, cross-linked files, and directory errors.

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