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Hello sir
when i type chkdsk then it will say "chkdsk is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file
by dklippert
by don_knl
by thechas
The error means that the file chkdsk.exe is not on your hard drive. At least, not in the folders that the run dialog checks.
chkdsk was last the proper hard disk tool in MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 3.11
Scandisk has been the preferred tool since Windows 95. It does a much better job.
Microsoft kept the chkdsk as an installed file for legacy reasons only. I know it is on my W98SE system, I don't know when it was dropped.
If you are running XP, type chkdsk in the search box of help.
Youshould get a response showing you what tool performs the same task in XP.
Chas
by thechas
I double checked my XP box.
I was confused, XP got rid of scandisk, and updated chkdsk.
Depending on your version of Windows, you may be able to install chkdsk by using the System File Checker tool. (sfc from the run box)
Select replace onefile, and type in chkdsk for the file name.
Chas
by don_knl
by gigelul
The file you search for, is in c:\winnt\system32\chkdsk.exe.
I think that when you type the command, it can't find the path. Try to change working directory or use run windows from start menu.
by don_knl
by gigelul
The file you search for, is in c:\winnt\system32\chkdsk.exe.
I think that when you type the command, it can't find the path. Try to change working directory or use run windows from start menu.
Also you can perform the same job from drive properties\tools\errors checking.
by don_knl
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