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chkdsk vs Windows Surface Scanner

A side-by-side look at chkdsk and Windows Surface Scanner. 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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Windows Surface Scanner

Windows Surface Scanner

System & Hardware

Windows Surface Scanner is a free portable app designed for Microsoft Surface devices to scan hardware for issues. It tests components like sensors, buttons, ports, battery health, and thermal throttling in about a minute.

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