During the operation of Windows, files are constantly exchanged on the hard disk, they are copied, deleted, duplicated. All this leads to a slowdown of the entire operating system. This is a fairly common problem that affects absolutely all computer users. And the speed at which problems arise depends on how actively you use the system. To solve this difficult issue and fix errors on the disk, Windows developers built a special utility into the system. But we will talk about how to correctly check the disk for errors, as part of this article.
So, you have the first signs of inadequate computer operation, are there any kinds of errors when deleting folders, files or programs? These are the first signs that the file system is a mess and the HDD needs to be checked for errors. The reasons, as noted above, is the active use of the computer. But proper use of the operating system usually does not lead to fatal errors. To do this, you must try, and interruptions in electricity can help you with this (incorrect shutdown of Windows). That is, when the OS is running, it constantly keeps various logs, etc., actively uses the hard drive, but at the time when a power failure occurs and the
computer turns off in an incorrect way, extraneous files remain on the disk. This leads to clogging of the file system, and subsequently to unstable operation. After such cases of power outages, a disk check is required for errors.
In addition, the hard drive requires a careful attitude. Shake it sharply, especially when working. All these manipulations inevitably lead to the formation of bad sectors. Also, the hard drive cannot be disassembled at home, the ingress of dust and foreign objects simply “kills” it.
To perform a check using standard Windows tools, you will need to select the desired local drive and go to its properties. On the Tools tab, select a scan, after which the necessary utility will launch. For a regular check of sectors, without fixing them, it is necessary to remove both of the proposed checkmarks. You need to understand that checking the disk for errors is carried out after the computer is restarted, this applies to the disks on which the operating system is installed. Windows cannot directly access the files in use.
In some cases, you may need to restore the hard drive. It is recommended to do this with third-party software. It is more adapted to difficult situations with sectors. Although for the average PC user, the built-in utility, which we discussed above, will be enough. But for this you need to mark the relevant items in it. By selecting both checkboxes, you will fix errors on
logical drives of a system nature, and the utility will also try to recover bad sectors of the physical disk. In cases when it is not possible to restore sectors, the utility will make Windows not use them in its work.
Checking the disk for errors is a fairly simple procedure that requires minimal PC knowledge from the user.