How to Fix Bad Sectors on a Hard Disk
The minute your computer's hard disk starts to act flaky, make sure you have an up-to-date backup. Then you can do some simple diagnostics and repairs.Windowscome with built-in hard-disk utility software that scans your hard disk for errors and attempts to fix them.
Instructions
For Windows
1. Step 1
Double-click on My Computer to open the My Computer window.
2. Step 2
Select the disk that you want to diagnose and repair.
3. Step 3
Choose Properties from the File menu. You should see the Properties window for the drive that you selected.
4. Step 4
Choose the Tools tab.
5. Step 5
Click the Check Now button under Error Checking Status.
6. Step 6
Depending on your version of Windows, choose either "Thorough" or "Scan for and Attempt Recovery of Bad Sectors."
7. Step 7
Click on Start.
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