Recently, some people reported that CHKDSK has deleted their data and they need to recover.

In this article, I will show you how to recover and what CHKDSK is exactly.

If you are not so clear of what Im talking about, hey see the following two cases.

CHKDSK checking and fixing errors

Those were some very important files how can I get them back?

(Video and Adobe Premiere Pro CS4 files).

Or a very cheap method, if nothing else.

excellent compatibility

Its ironic that today was the day I was going to back up this drive.

Now, here comes the most common reaction he wants to recover files deleted by CHKDSK.

It also kept telling me to run chkdsk.

select Hard Disk Drive

I tried to change file extensions on the excel files so I could open them but it didnt work.

So chkdsk ran the next time I rebooted and now the files are gone.

Yet, it doesnt work and when he boots the computer, he finds the files are gone.

scan the selected drive

What should be done torecover files after check disk?

Is there really a free or cheap method for recovering files after CHKDSK?

At this critical moment, you must take measures immediately to recoverCHKDSK deleted files.

check all the files you want to recover

Firstly, you should find a high-quality recovery tool.

MiniTool Power Data Recovery becomes a wonderful choice at this time.

Click here if youd like to recover files deleted by Windows Scan and Fix.

prompt window

kindly dont worry too much right now even if you dont have any technical skills or data recovery experiences.

You canclick to know the specific differences among different licenses.

Firstly, choose the most suitable option in the main interface.

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You should select This PC in the CHKDSK deleting files case.

Or, you might select Removable DiskDrive to show all external devices connected to the computer.

And then, double choose it or press the Scan button to detect files.

verifying files

Files and folders will be missing after CHKDSK is finished.

After that, select it to scan.

So like dont be at a loss and saying scan and fix deleted my files.

verifying indexes

CHKDSK will create & display disk/partition status reports and list & correct errors on the disk/partition.

Lets dive into them carefully.

Stage one:check files.

verifying security descriptors

Stage two: check indexes.

CHKDSK also displays a message to inform you that it is verifying the indexes.

Meanwhile, the percentage of completed verification tasks is also listed.

CHKDSK will verify all the indexes on the checked drive during this process.

Stage three: check security descriptors.

In this stage, each security descriptor associated with the file or directory on the volume will be checked.

Guess you may be interested inhow to fix when DiskPart encountered an error.

Chapter 4 Verdict

Are you familiar with CHKDSK?

Have you ever used CHKDSK to check and fix errors on your drive?

The CHKDSK common is very useful sometimes, but you cant avoid the troubles it may bring.

In addition, I advise you tobackupthe important data (if not all) on a regular basis.