Microsoft Corporation has decided to redesign the CHKDSK software to make the process faster and less hassle free. The software giant is rolling out a new NTFS health model for Windows 8 with a redesigned CHKDSK tool for disk corruption detection and fixing.

The CHKDSK tool has been with us for a long time but as disk sizes have become bigger, its function has become more difficult.
“We’ve all experienced the frustration that can be caused by an unexpected CHKDSK that pops up while restarting a computer at home or a server at the office. Beyond the surprise, there’s the interruption while waiting for the process to complete and Windows to be available. With Windows 8, we provide quick resolution to these problems when they arise, putting the user in control and making systems more available and more scalable,” commented Microsoft in a blog post.
According to Microsoft, “In Windows 8, we have made the detection and correction of the file system errors more transparent and less intrusive. We believe these changes will be a welcome enhancement for you and we look forward to hearing your feedback.”
If it works as claimed, the new NTFS health model will be a welcome change, indeed.