CHKDSK    Used to determine information on the amount
          of disk space and memory usage/availability,
          as well as a diagnostic and correctional tool
          for resolving errors in the system's file
          allocation table (FAT).

Format:   CHKDSK [FileSpec] [/F][/V]

  /F  allows errors found in the FAT to be corrected.

  /V  displays VERBOSE listing of all FILES and their
      PATHS.

Example:             CHKDSK

   Performs a check of the ENTIRE disk on the CURRENT
   drive and reports any error(s) detected and displays
   status report on disk and memory usage/availability.
   (Will NOT make corrections for FAT errors detected.)

Example:            CHKDSK /F

   Same as the above, except that if errors are found
   will ask if you want the corrupted FAT data to be
   converted to files which will free-up space on the
   disk. (Under MOST circumstances, it is advisable to
   answer [Y]es and be content to have the corrupted
   data placed in a file in order to resolve the error
   existing in the FAT. This data will be placed in
   file(s) named FILE0000.CHK, FILE0001.CHK, ect. and
   can be accessed using a word processing program or
   viewed on screen using the TYPE command. If you
   determine that the data is useless in its current
   state it can be deleted using the DEL command or
   you can reconstruct it using your word processor
   or the DOS line editor, EDLIN.)
Example:            CHKDSK *.*

   Same as using CHKDSK without parameters, except it
   also provides a report of files that are stored in
   non-contiguous clusters on the disk. If there are
   a large number of non-contiguous clusters reported
   and you notice a decrease in the system's speed and
   performance, you can eliminate this condition by
   using a de-fragmenting or "disk optimizing" program
   such as Norton Utilities' SPEED DISK.

Example:         CHKDSK /V >LPT1

   In addition to the normal information that is
   provided by the CHKDSK command, the /V switch will
   provide a detailed listing of ALL files that are
   contained on the ENTIRE disk drive according to the
   subdirectory in which they are filed. Each file
   will also include the directory path that is a part
   of its name (e.g., \123\DATA\BUDGET.WK1) which is
   never reported in a normal directory listing using
   the DIR command. Since this listing will normally
   be quite large and will scroll by rapidly on your
   monitor screen, you can have it REDIRECTED to your
   lpt1 printer by including the >LPT1 parameter.

Example:         CHKDSK /V >DIR.LST

   Same as above, except the listing information will
   be placed in a text file named DIR.LST and filed
   in the CURRENT directory. This file can later be
   printed by using the COPY or PRINT command or can
   be viewed on the screen using the TYPE command or
   your word processor. (When using the TYPE command
   include the pipe |MORE after the command to stop
   the on-screen scrolling.)
