The integrity of the files on the hard disk is an important component of a stable computer system. The appearance in the files and file structure of various errors, violation of the logical structure of the disk, the occurrence of bad sectors on the disk leads to incorrect PC operation, system malfunctions, glitches and hangs. For the prevention of such problems in the operating system, starting with the archaic MS DOS and ending with modern versions of Windows 10, there is a special tool designed to check and restore the integrity of the file system, to deal with logical and physical errors on the disk. This is a system utility CHKDSK, and in this article I will tell you what the utility is, what it is intended for, and how the CHKDSK / F / R command can help to repair the damage to the file system on your PC.
