chkdsk.exe Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing chkdsk.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent chkdsk.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

chkdsk.exe file Check Disk Utility. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of chkdsk.exe related errors on your device. You can also download chkdsk.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download chkdsk.exe

4.1 List of chkdsk.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	chkdsk.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Check Disk Utility

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common chkdsk.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to chkdsk.exe file. chkdsk.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to chkdsk.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

chkdsk.exe is corrupted
chkdsk.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - chkdsk.exe
chkdsk.exe file error
chkdsk.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register chkdsk.exe file:
chkdsk.exe file could not be loaded
chkdsk.exe file doesn't exist

chkdsk.exe

Application could not be started because chkdsk.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to chkdsk.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing chkdsk.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix chkdsk.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

chkdsk.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with chkdsk.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to chkdsk.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of chkdsk.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to chkdsk.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the chkdsk.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the chkdsk.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the chkdsk.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace chkdsk.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace chkdsk.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded chkdsk.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of chkdsk.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your chkdsk.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows 10

File size 23040 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	d498ede0835becbc79a2f17da2623d63
	SHA1	ed6e3548abf6b05fd27bd0e60009e6bbb8203003
	SHA256	1417123b8ce5a36799cc16a2fc72e22303cbe4f7e6b079c5116be8d170424119
	CRC32	ba57a265
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	605d5636d32018e40d44311e2b93e825
	SHA1	7f166fe8d4617c70d9ac6954655b93ffa7409a88
	SHA256	721d2b78e576151975dd3e4a2612e983f3bdc7233b04940466f4cabf73da12d8
	CRC32	7c9caadf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows 8

File size 22016 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	cd4d7ebcf5d0ff822602779e418f72a9
	SHA1	995c3d82d32b621e11b8088ba1a20bc6c50d318f
	SHA256	8746e5ef77d698c91c42152b5b10bfe97f6bdf349b3492123fd315ea9cb8ad0b
	CRC32	3aeffdbb
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows 7

File size 16384 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	a01e18a156825557a24a643a2547aa8c
	SHA1	b1ffb1934824eacad819f6d80583f9cde778986a
	SHA256	d2f5c0154af8f830e86635a1c2c7f70831ff69556ced08eedf9ece2f9b7bd741
	CRC32	b03cffbf
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows 7

File size 36864 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	d1902d5c27bfae4889147138f33888dd
	SHA1	f9af8e45406380c60274475147d3d29ba0a69944
	SHA256	1d8f21b66102facdee0c993328c2b2e8e3e429b09b34e1a1cfba642ce2054ece
	CRC32	fee9ae59
	Example file location	C:\Windows\SysWOW64\

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 15872 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	3ed2c3d5751ba1e261032f7410b3866d
	SHA1	ca81c1f088db70719f9d8018750ccda52dbde4ad
	SHA256	fcdf0c71bf223b02eb75c770fa2724bf068d33e0bdad0b5d9bd4b739fbc7ee18
	CRC32	78f2c88c
	Example file location	---

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 34816 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	4b54fb738fa9c9e4cd77158584f08d19
	SHA1	6d128c4ef7e1e7a685a5bc3860e4d5ac6128025b
	SHA256	6fa78f6b52606b6ad4a5cffebb139ca96065cf4c1037b34f29f89c7b453dc65c
	CRC32	626d1cbc
	Example file location	---

Filename chkdsk.exe

System Windows XP

File size 11776 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	5f7eaaf5d10e2a715d5e305ac992b2a7
	SHA1	4c30315b9c16106b542f088921888d83d3f185f7
	SHA256	d83493f0c69719cb3c50599081851185a5b4846ac7a3c7ccd4e73da2ed68bd50
	CRC32	bccfe3db
	Example file location	---