Where to Find Chkdsk Disk Scan Report After System Restart in Windows 10

When you encounter issues with your Windows 10 computer, running a disk scan using the Chkdsk utility can help identify and fix any problems with your hard drive. After the scan is complete, you may wonder where to find the Chkdsk disk scan report, especially if your system automatically restarts. In this article, we will guide you on how to locate the Chkdsk disk scan report after a system restart in Windows 10.

What is Chkdsk?

Chkdsk (short for Check Disk) is a built-in Windows utility that helps detect and repair errors on your hard drive. It scans the file system and checks for bad sectors, file system corruption, and other issues that may cause your computer to behave unexpectedly or run into problems.

Running Chkdsk in Windows 10

To run Chkdsk in Windows 10, follow these steps:

1. Open File Explorer by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
2. Right-click on the drive you want to scan (usually the C: drive) and select Properties.
3. In the Properties window, go to the Tools tab and click on the Check button under the Error checking section.
4. If prompted, select Scan drive to start the scan.
5. Depending on the size of your drive and the number of errors found, the scan may take some time to complete. You can continue using your computer while the scan is running.
6. Once the scan is finished, you will see a notification indicating whether any errors were found and fixed.

Locating the Chkdsk Disk Scan Report

After the Chkdsk scan is complete, Windows 10 usually displays the scan report on the screen. However, if your system automatically restarts after the scan, you might wonder where to find the Chkdsk disk scan report.

Here are the steps to locate the Chkdsk disk scan report after a system restart:

1. Press the Windows key + X on your keyboard to open the Power User Menu.
2. From the menu, select Event Viewer. This will open the Event Viewer window.
3. In the Event Viewer window, expand the Windows Logs folder and then click on Application.
4. In the middle pane, you will see a list of events. Look for an event with the source Wininit and an event ID of 1001. This event ID indicates that a Chkdsk scan was performed.
5. Double-click on the event to open the Event Properties window.
6. In the Event Properties window, go to the General tab.
7. Under the General tab, you will find the Chkdsk disk scan report in the Details section. The report includes information about the scan, such as the date and time it was performed, the type of scan, and any errors or issues found.

Running a Chkdsk disk scan can help you identify and fix errors on your Windows 10 computer. If your system restarts after the scan, you can find the Chkdsk disk scan report in the Event Viewer. By following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to locate the Chkdsk disk scan report and review the results to ensure the health of your hard drive.