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Microsoft ScanDisk vs Rescatux

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

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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Rescatux

Rescatux

Os & Utilities

Rescatux is a free open source Linux bootable CD or USB drive that can fix common issues with systems including Windows, Linux and Mac. It includes tools to restore GRUB or the Windows bootloader, reset forgotten passwords, fix filesystem issues, and more.

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