CHKDSK Frequency

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Frank C

What is a reasonble frequency to run CHKDSK?
I would consider my computer use "light" probably creating about one file
per day. I run disk cleanup weekly.
Thanks
Frank C
Dell Inspiron 530S
Win Vista Ultimate 64 bit SP2
Dell studio laptop
Win Vista Ultimate 64 bit SP2
HP Photosmart D7260
 
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R. C. White

Hi, Frank.
What is a reasonble frequency to run CHKDSK?

Never!

Unless you have a problem that you need CHKDSK to cure. This is NOT a
routine maintenance task, but a disaster recovery tool. Not that it is
likely to hurt anything, but it falls clearly into the "If it ain't broke,
don't fix it!" domain.

I run Disk Cleanup probably less than twice a year. And I create a lot more
than one file a day.

RC
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R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
(e-mail address removed)
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64
 
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Frank C

Thanks R.C.W.
I'll use check disk only when needed!
--
Frank C
Dell Inspiron 530S
Win Vista Ultimate 64 bit SP2
Dell studio laptop
Win Vista Ultimate 64 bit SP2
HP Photosmart D7260
 

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