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Checking the Drives |
  
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Checking the Drives |
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Over time, your Windows XP/2000 PC will develop errors on the hard drive. These errors can be the result of hardware failure, improper shut downs, or power outages. Many times these hard disk problems can be repaired using the chkdsk command. This help section will explain how to use the chkdsk command and how to tell if your hard drive is about to fail despite your repair efforts.
If you are comfortable with an alternate method to accomplish the same results, please feel free to us it.
Some OS's use Scandisk and others use ChkDsk. Both of these programs accomplish the same goal.
This section covers procedures for identifying and correcting "lost" files and bad sectors to prevent most disk problems before they occur.
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Note: Many of these tests and repair processes are by necessity very intensive and will make your hard drive work extremely hard as it scans every sector on your disk. If your drive is making any unusual sounds (especially a distinct clicking noise) this test may actually cause your drive to mechanically fail. If you have the ability to back up your important data, do so before running this test. |
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