bootsqm.dat - what is it?

If the file bootsqm.dat suddenly appears on your hard drive, the surprise is great. We'll tell you what the file is all about.

bootsqm.dat - what is it?

• The bootsqm.dat file is created automatically when the chkdsk.exe command starts on your computer.
• chkdsk.exe is a command line program that searches for errors in the Windows file system.
• You can start the chkdsk.exe command yourself if you wish. However, the command is mostly used by tuning programs to search the hard disk for errors.
• If chkdsk.exe has been successfully executed, the bootsqm.dat file remains on your computer. If the file still exists after a restart, you can confidently delete it.