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The mbrcheck tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Master Boot Record (MBR) integrity and repair. Users share experiences with tools like CHKDSK detecting boot file errors, often after partition migrations or system changes. Topics include interpreting CHKDSK output, troubleshooting MBR corruption, and verifying boot records on systems that still boot normally. The tag is relevant for Windows 8 and later versions where MBR issues may arise from disk operations or SSD migrations. Content focuses on practical steps to diagnose and resolve MBR problems without causing further system instability.
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    Windows 8 Is my MBR really 'broke'?

    OK, it seems my W8 system is possibly in a bit of trouble... I ran CHKDSK on my C: drive, and at the end saw this : ============= Errors detected in the Boot File. Windows has checked the file system and found problems. Please run chkdsk /scan to find the problems and queue them for repair...
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    • boot loop boot record chkdsk corruption diagnostics error analysis file system mbr mbrcheck non-ms apps ntfs partition power cycle refresh repair disk ssd system restore troubleshooting windows 8 windows image
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