How to Change CHKDSK’s Wait Time Before It Runs

The Windows Disk Check command, or CHKDSK, is a vital Command Prompt tool that lets you scan your hard drive for errors and fix them. Since you typically run this on your Windows disk, the tool can’t check it while Windows is running — so whenever you schedule a CHKDSK, Windows has to run it the next time you boot. When that happens, you’ll see a message that says A disk check has been scheduled. To skip disk checking, press any key within X second(s). The default is 10 seconds, which may not work for your needs. Perhaps you’re having problems with...

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