Resolve a Windows 10 reset error after using an external drive with MX Linux

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    • accordingly.
    • /f fixes errors on the disk.
       
    • /r locates bad sectors and recovers readable information.
       
  • The utility may prompt you to schedule the scan for the next time you restart. Type Y and press Enter to do so.
     
3. Repair the Boot Record
 
  • After CHKDSK completes, you may need to repair the boot record.
  • In the same Command Prompt, type the following commands, pressing Enter after each one:
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    bootrec /fixmbr    bootrec /fixboot    bootrec /rebuildbcd
  • Explanation:
    • /fixmbr repairs the Master Boot Record.
       
    • /fixboot writes a new boot sector to the system partition.
       
    • /rebuildbcd rebuilds the Boot Configuration Data, which is essential for starting Windows.
       
4. Restart Your Computer
 
  • Once the commands are complete, type exit and press Enter, then restart your computer to see if Windows can now start correctly.

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