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What does 'chkdsk /R' command do?

  1. Formats HDD

  2. Recovers data

  3. Deletes data

  4. Encrypts data

The correct answer is: Recovers data

The 'chkdsk /R' command is used to scan and repair issues with your hard drive. This command is used to recover data from damaged sectors on your hard drive and can fix various file system errors. Therefore, options A, C and D are incorrect as they do not relate to the purpose of the 'chkdsk /R' command.