Queries or sets a volume's dirty bit. When a volume's dirty bit is set, autochk automatically checks the volume for errors the next time the computer is restarted.
For examples of how to use this command, see Examples.
Syntax
fsutil dirty {query | set} <VolumePath>
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
|
query |
Queries the specified volume's dirty bit. |
|
set |
Sets the specified volume's dirty bit. |
|
<VolumePath> |
Specifies the drive letter (followed by a colon). |
Remarks
- A volume's dirty bit indicates that the file system may be in
an inconsistent state. The dirty bit can be set because:
- The volume is online and it has outstanding changes.
- Changes were made to the volume and the computer was shut down
before the changes were committed to the disk.
- Corruption was detected on the volume.
- The volume is online and it has outstanding changes.
- If the dirty bit is set when the computer restarts,
chkdsk runs to verify the file system integrity and to
attempt to fix any issues with the volume.
Examples
To query the dirty bit on drive C, type:
fsutil dirty query c:
- If the volume is dirty, the following output displays:
Volume C: is dirty
- If the volume is not dirty, the following output displays:
Volume C: is not dirty
To set the dirty bit on drive C, type:
fsutil dirty set C: