How can I minimize the risk of system crashes while running CHKDSK?

I want to run CHKDSK on my drive but am worried about it crashing my system. Are there any tips to reduce this risk, like specific settings or preparation steps? Any advice on making the process safer would be greatly appreciated!

What the matter with your drive?

You can run chkdsk from the command line simply to test the drive and have it report but not fix any errors. You should check the documentation for CHKDSK for the parameters and examples.

Since you’re concerned about crashing, you should backup your drive before proceeding further.