Checking computer for errors is an important element of computer operation

In the process of operating a personal computer or laptop, sooner or later there may be failures or malfunctions in its operation. This can be expressed in different ways: in unexpectedly turning off or rebooting the device, braking or hanging during operation. There can be several reasons, the main ones being RAM errors, software problems and hard drive problems. The latter happen most often. To determine and eliminate these causes, the computer checks for errors.

There are two main ways to perform the required diagnostics of the hard disk. First, you can use Windows native tools, the second one can use one of the many third-party programs.

First, let's look at how the computer checks for errors with the help of standard tools. First, go to "My Computer", where we find the logical drive we need, then select "Properties" - "Service" - "Check Disk for Errors" and click on "Perform Scan".

Then there are two options: either the hard disk will start scanning, or a message will appear that the disk is busy and verification is now impossible. Do not be frightened, it just happens when the operating system boots up again. You can immediately restart the computer and before starting the system you will see the whole process of scanning on the screen. After its completion, you will see the corresponding inscription. In the event that errors are detected, Windows will try to fix them.

Checking the computer for errors in this way for some reason may not suit you. In this case, use one of the third-party programs that test hard disks. MHDD has a lot of good reviews. In brief, we will consider how to use it.

The functionality of this program is quite powerful. It diagnoses drives that run under Windows OS, with SCSI / IDE / SATA interfaces, also works with external storage media, RAID arrays. Performs a scheduled scan and sends results via email. This is a very good program for the hard drive. Windows 7 is also supported, which is important.

First of all, download the program we need. By the way, it is recommended to use not the latest version, complex, but, for example, 2.8, Which is simpler. Run the executable file and in the main window select the disk that we will check. Press SMART and a window will appear with the "Start" and "Stop" buttons. We press the first one - the computer will begin to check for errors. After its termination, it is necessary to pay attention to the colors of the appearing rectangles that fill the map of the surface of the hard disk. Usually they are colorful. If you start to appear rectangles that have a green color, then this indicates the problems of the disk. It would not hurt to take care of backing up the most important information. And, below, there is a section of rectangles marked with the letter "B". So, if this section is defined and begins to be filled, then it's also not good for your device does not promise. Here you already need to perform hard drive treatment.

In conclusion

In order to ensure that the test results are as accurate as possible, and the HDDScan program has not failed, you must disable all programs on the computer before starting the scan, primarily antivirus and the Internet.