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Table 10-8 Chkdsk Switches
Switch Description
filename Specifies the file or set of files to check for fragmentation. You can use the wildcards
* and ?. This switch is valid only on volumes formatted with FAT12, FAT16,
and FAT32 file systems.
path Specifies the location of a file or set of files within the folder structure of the volume.
This switch is valid only on volumes formatted with FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32
file systems.
size Changes the log file size. You must use the /l switch with this switch. This switch is
valid only on volumes formatted with NTFS.
volume Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon), mount point, or volume name. This
switch is valid only on volumes formatted with FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 file systems.
/c Skips the checking of cycles within the folder structure. This switch is valid only on
volumes formatted with NTFS.
/f Fixes errors on the volume. If Chkdsk cannot lock the volume, you are prompted
to have Chkdsk check it the next time the computer starts.
/i Performs a less-vigorous check of index entries. This switch is valid only on volumes
formatted with NTFS.
/l Displays the current size of the log file. This switch is valid only on volumes formatted
with NTFS.
/r Locates bad sectors and recovers readable information. If Chkdsk cannot lock the
volume, you are prompted to have Chkdsk check it the next time the computer
starts.
/v On volumes formatted with FAT12, FAT16, or FAT32, displays the full path and
name of every file on the volume. On volumes formatted with NTFS, displays any
cleanup messages.
/s Forces the volume to dismount first, if necessary.
/? Displays this list of switches.
Used without parameters, Chkdsk displays the status of the disk in the current volume.
How to Free Up Disk Space with Disk Cleanup
You can use Disk Cleanup to free up disk space by deleting temporary files and uninstalling
programs. Disk Cleanup lists the temporary files, Internet cache files, and
unnecessary programs that you can safely delete. To access Disk Cleanup, select the
drive you want to check in Windows Explorer or My Computer. On the File menu,
click Properties, and in the General tab, click Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup dialog
box is shown in Figure 10-24, and its options are explained in Table 10-9.