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# VIDEO: How to Fix a Crashed PC Using This Simple Command Prompt
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/video-how-to-fix-a-crashed-pc-using-this-simple-command-prompt/
- Published: 2025-07-17T17:10:48.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-17T17:11:24.000Z
- Description: This basic command can save you a lot of time and frustration fixing your PC in few minutes.
- Author: David Adubiina
- Tags: / Tech Guide, Laptop-PC, Videos

When your [Windows](https://www.techloy.com/tag/microsoft-windows/) PC crashes, fixing it usually feels like a long, frustrating process with a lot of tedious procedures. Like restarting the computer, booting into Safe Mode, running antivirus scans, and updating the operating system. All of these are common steps that can help, but let’s be honest, they take time. And if your [PC](https://www.techloy.com/tag/pc/) keeps freezing or restarting during the process, it can feel like you’re getting nowhere.

What many people don’t realize is that there’s a much quicker fix that works in many cases: using a simple command prompt. This command scans your entire hard drive for errors and tries to repair them automatically. It’s not complicated either. In fact, once you know the command, it’s one of the fastest ways to troubleshoot a crashing PC without all the back-and-forth.

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## Steps to Use the CHKDSK Command to Fix a Crashing PC

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- Step 1\. Go to your Start menu and search for “Command Prompt”. When it shows up, right-click on it and select “Run as administrator”. This is important; without admin rights, the command might not work properly.
- Step 2\. In the Command Prompt window, type this: CHKDSK and tap "Enter." This will allow your system to run a scan to check for errors and bad files at various stages.
- Step 3\. If your PC detects any errors, it automatically fixes them, and if it detects bad files, it will remove them.

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### Conclusion

While there are plenty of ways to troubleshoot a crashing PC, using the **CHKDSK command** is one of the simplest fixes many people overlook. It directly scans your hard drive for errors and tries to repair them without you having to dig through endless settings or advanced tools.

If your computer has been crashing randomly, freezing, or acting slow, running this basic command could save you a lot of time and frustration. 

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