Microsoft KB Archive/110694

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Can Only Run CHKDSK.EXE with Administrative Rights

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Q110694

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server, version 3.1

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SUMMARY
You cannot run CHKDSK while at a command prompt unless you are logged on as administrator or have administrative rights.

MORE INFORMATION
This behavior is by design. If you try to run CHKDSK and do not have administrative rights, an "Access Denied" message appears.

CHKDSK uses DASD (Direct Access Storage Device) to access a volume and is reserved to system administrators for security reasons. Opening a volume for DASD access bypasses the file system thereby allowing you to directly access (and change) the disk.

If you want to run CHKDSK, log on as Administrator or as any user that is a member of the Administrators group.

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