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CHKDSK is a system utility that is commonly found in Windows. What is CHKDSK? Use the Internet to research and write about CHKDSK and its function. Find out how to run CHKDSK for your operating system and perform the function. Paste a screenshot of the completed CHKDSK operation.

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CHKDSK (short for "check disk") is a utility program that is used for checking and repairing file system errors on hard drives and other storage devices in Windows operating systems. It scans the disk for corrupt sectors, system errors, and logical file system errors, and attempts to fix them.

The primary purpose of CHKDSK is to ensure the integrity and stability of the file system. It helps to detect and repair various disk-related issues, such as bad sectors, cross-linked files, directory errors, and more. By doing so, it helps to prevent potential data loss and improve the overall performance of the system.

Running CHKDSK in different versions of Windows can be done through the Command Prompt or File Explorer. Here's how to run it for Windows 10:

1. Open File Explorer by right-clicking on the Start button and selecting "File Explorer" or by pressing the Windows key + E.

2. In File Explorer, right-click on the drive you want to run CHKDSK on (for example, your C: drive) and select "Properties."

3. In the Properties window, go to the "Tools" tab and click on the "Check" button in the "Error checking" section.

4. Windows will prompt you to either "Scan drive" or "Scan & repair drive." Choose the option you prefer.

5. If you chose to scan and repair the drive, you might be required to restart your computer to perform a full scan before the repair operation.

6. Once the scan is complete, you will see the results in the "Error Checking" dialog box.

Note: Running CHKDSK on your system drive (usually the C: drive) might require administrator privileges. If prompted, make sure to grant the necessary permissions.

Unfortunately, as an AI text-based model, I am unable to provide a screenshot. However, after running CHKDSK, you should see a detailed report of any errors found and repaired, as well as information about the size of the scanned disk and the time taken to complete the operation.