After the scan, CHKDSK will show a summary.
: CHKDSK can sometimes result in data loss if it attempts to repair severely damaged sectors. Back up any accessible data before running it.
Symptom: Drive made clicking sounds and froze CHKDSK at 0%. Fix: Canceled CHKDSK. Used a professional cloning tool (HDDSuperClone). Sent to lab – failed heads. CHKDSK would have destroyed the drive.
Open "This PC" to see which letter is assigned to your external drive (e.g., E: , G: , or H: ).