How to Find & Fix Bad Sectors on a Hard Disk
Instructions
For Windows
Step
1
Double-click on My Computer to open the My Computer window
Step
2
Select the disk that you want to diagnose and repair
Step
3
Choose Properties from the File menu. You should see the Properties window for the drive that you selected.
Step
4
Choose the Tools tab.
Step
5
Click the Check Now button under Error Checking Status.
Step
6
Depending on your version of Windows, choose either "Thorough" or "Scan for and Attempt Recovery of Bad Sectors."
Step
7
Click on Start.
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