The Repair-Volume PowerShell command is a powerful tool for repairing corrupted volumes on Windows systems. It can be used to fix errors in the file system, repair corrupt disk sectors, and recover lost data. This command is available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 R2 and later.
The Repair-Volume command is an important part of the Windows system maintenance and repair process. It is used to repair corrupted volumes, fix errors in the file system, and recover lost data. This command can be used to repair both physical and virtual disks. It is also used to repair damaged or corrupted files and folders, and to restore deleted files.
Syntax
The syntax for the Repair-Volume command is as follows:
Repair-Volume -DriveLetter
Parameters
The parameters for the Repair-Volume command are as follows:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| -DriveLetter | Specifies the drive letter of the volume to be repaired. |
| -FileSystem | Specifies the file system of the volume to be repaired. |
| -Scan | Scans the volume for errors before repairing. |
| -Verbose | Displays detailed information about the repair process. |
| -WhatIf | Displays what would happen if the command is run without actually running the command. |
| -Confirm | Prompts for confirmation before running the command. |
Inputs
The inputs for the Repair-Volume command are the drive letter and file system of the volume to be repaired.
Outputs
The outputs of the Repair-Volume command are the results of the repair process. The command will display information about the repair process, including the number of errors found and the number of errors repaired.
Examples
The following examples demonstrate how to use the Repair-Volume command:
- To repair the volume with drive letter C, use the following command: Repair-Volume -DriveLetter C
- To repair the volume with drive letter C and file system NTFS, use the following command: Repair-Volume -DriveLetter C -FileSystem NTFS
- To repair the volume with drive letter C and scan for errors before repairing, use the following command: Repair-Volume -DriveLetter C -Scan
Tips
When using the Repair-Volume command, it is important to follow these tips:
- Make sure to specify the correct drive letter and file system when running the command.
- If possible, scan the volume for errors before repairing.
- Use the -Verbose parameter to display detailed information about the repair process.
- Use the -WhatIf parameter to display what would happen if the command is run without actually running the command.
- Use the -Confirm parameter to prompt for confirmation before running the command.
Conclusion
The Repair-Volume command is a powerful tool for repairing corrupted volumes on Windows systems. It can be used to fix errors in the file system, repair corrupt disk sectors, and recover lost data. The command is available in Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows Server 2008 R2 and later. It is important to specify the correct drive letter and file system when running the command, and to scan the volume for errors before repairing, if possible.