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chkdsk: Fix errors on a specific volume.
$ chkdsk ${volume} /f
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The chkdsk command is a Windows command typically used to check the disk for errors, such as bad sectors or file system corruption. It stands for "check disk".

In this command, ${volume} is a placeholder for the specific volume or drive letter that you want to run the check on. For example, if you want to check the C: drive, you would replace ${volume} with C:.

The /f flag is used to fix any errors found on the disk. When you add /f to the command, chkdsk will not only scan for errors but also attempt to repair them automatically.

So, when you run the chkdsk ${volume} /f command, it will start a disk check on the specified volume or drive letter and fix any problems it finds along the way. Note that this command usually requires administrative privileges or elevated command prompt to execute.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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