• "CHKDSK" is one of the more popular commands that you will come across in XP and 2000. For boot problems you should always try the "CHKDSK /F" (Within Operating System) or "CHKDSK /P" (Outside Operating System (Recovery Console)) option first before you go about reinstalling or repairing Windows.

• If you run from Windows this command will prompt CHKDSK to run during the next reboot.

• Other CHKDSK options can be found by typing "CHKDSK /?"

Windows XP Command Line and Recovery Console Commands

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