Chkdsk Other Drive |verified| (2025)

Have you ever lost data because you ignored a CHKDSK warning? Let me know in the comments below.

chkdsk F: /r This will take a long time (hours for large drives), but it will try to map out bad sectors. chkdsk other drive

Here is exactly how to run chkdsk (Check Disk) on any other drive. Running CHKDSK on your C: drive usually requires a reboot because Windows is actively using it. However, secondary drives are often dismounted —meaning you can scan and fix them in real-time without restarting. Have you ever lost data because you ignored a CHKDSK warning