In the process of Windows on the hard disk is constantly exchanging files, 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 on how actively you use the system, the speed of problems arises. To solve this complex issue and fix errors on the disk, Windows developers built a special utility into the system. But how to correctly check the disk for errors, we'll talk about 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 messy and you need to check HDD for errors. The reasons, as noted above, are the active use of a computer. But the proper use of the operating system usually does not lead to fatal errors. To do this, you need to try, and help you with this may be interruptions of electricity (incorrect shutdown Windows). That is, when running the operating system, it constantly keeps various logs, etc., actively uses the hard disk, but when the power fails and the computer turns off in an incorrect way, other files remain on the disk. This leads to a clogging of the file system, and subsequently to unstable work. After such cases of power outages, a disk check for errors is required.
In addition, the hard drive requires a careful attitude. Do not shake it sharply, especially when working. All these manipulations inevitably lead to the formation of broken sectors. Also, the hard drive can not be disassembled at home, getting dust and foreign objects simply "kills" it.
To perform the test with standard Windows tools, you need to select the local disk and enter its properties. On the "Tools" tab, select the check, and then the required utility will start. For the usual verification of sectors, without their correction, it is necessary to remove both suggested ticks. It should be understood that the disk is checked for errors after rebooting the computer, this refers to the disks on which the operating system is installed. Windows can not directly access the files in use.
In some cases, you may need to restore the hard drive. This is recommended by third-party software. It is more adapted to complex situations with sectors. Although for an ordinary PC user, there will be enough and built-in utility, which we discussed above. But for this you need to mark the relevant items in it. Selecting both checkboxes, you will fix errors on logical disks, of a system character, and also the utility will try to restore the broken sectors of the physical disk. In cases where it is not possible to restore sectors, the utility will do so that Windows will not use them in its work.
Checking the disk for errors is a fairly simple procedure, requiring the user to have minimal PC knowledge.