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You will see people recommend different letters after the slash. Here is what they mean:

chkdsk D:

To use these options, type them after the drive letter and a colon (:). For example: * chkdsk D: /F /R chkdsk other drive

If you get the error "Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process" :

You will see a log of "File record segments" being processed. If CHKDSK repairs these, try accessing your data again. Usually, corrupted files are converted into .chk files. We will discuss how to handle those next. You will see people recommend different letters after

By following these guidelines, you can keep your drives in top condition and ensure the overall performance and stability of your system.

Running chkdsk D: /r on a cheap, slow USB stick can take . If it seems frozen, let it run overnight. If it is truly stuck on a specific percentage (e.g., 15% for 4 hours), the drive is likely dead. Cancel with Ctrl + C . If CHKDSK repairs these, try accessing your data again

In this case, CHKDSK won't work. You need to use a dedicated data recovery software like TestDisk (free) or EaseUS before you try to reformat the drive.