Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
refsutil salvage -QA E: C:\Temprefsutil salvage command
The `refsutil salvage` command attempts to diagnose severely damaged Resilient File System (ReFS) volumes. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for refsutil salvage; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
refsutil salvage -QA | -FA | -C <source volume> <working directory> <target directory> <options>
refsutil salvage -D | -QS | -FS | -IC <source volume> <working directory> <options>
refsutil salvage -SL <source volume> <working directory> <target directory> <file list> <options>The linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Examples
Example from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
refsutil salvage -FA E: C:\TempExample from the linked Microsoft Learn article. Check its paths, targets and availability before adapting it.
refsutil salvage -QS E: C:\Temp -vParameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
-QA / -FA | Run quick automatic or full automatic salvage, scanning and copying recoverable files. |
-D | Diagnose the source volume and report whether it is mountable. |
-QS / -FS | Run a quick or full scan phase; discovered files are recorded in the working directory. |
-C | Copy all files listed in the scan results to the target directory. |
-SL <file list> | Copy only the listed files from the source volume. |
-IC | Open the interactive recovery console for advanced recovery. |
<source volume> | Specify the ReFS source volume, such as E: or a volume mount point. |
<working directory> | Store temporary data and logs here; this must not be on the source volume. |
<target directory> | Choose where recovered files are copied; this must not be on the source volume. |
-m / -v / -sv / -hl / -x | Control deleted-file recovery, verbosity, volume-version checks, hard-link assumptions or forced dismount; some switches can be risky. |
<options> | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
Review a command and its target before running it. Commands that alter files, services, accounts, disks, permissions or databases may be difficult to reverse. Test in a safe environment and keep backups.