Chkdsk Utility - iTunes

When I connect my IPOD Mini to my computer, I get the following error message:
iTunes:iTunes.exe-Corrupt file
The file or directory \IPod_Control\iTunes\iTunesPrefs is corrupt and unreadable. Please run the Chkdsk Utility.
I cannot find the place to run this Chkdsk Utility. I did Check for Updates and software is updated. Ran a diagnostics and everything is fine. Can someone help me out here? Thanks.

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