Running Check Disk is really easy even though the scan can take a long time to complete. So make sure you don't need to use your computer for something like 30-40 mins(though sometimes it may take up to 2 hrs), as Check Disk needs exclusive access your sys. Basically, the larger ur disks, the longer Check Disk will need to complete the scan. That's y it's good to schedule Check Disk to run either at night or when u r out. or at-least get a large mug of coffee, sit back and relax.
The Process of running Check Disk is the same for all Windows versions, which makes things a lot easier.
You can launch the tool in TWO ways:
1- From (My) Computer &
2- From Command Prompt.
Here is how it's done from (My)Computer:
Step 1- Go to Start and open (My)Computer.
Step2- Right-Click on the drive you wish to check and go to Properties.
Step 3- Go to the Tools tab & click on the Check Now button.
Step 4- A pop up window will appear & ask u weather u want to Automatically fix file system error & Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
Step 5- Make sure u check both checkboxes - otherwiese Check Disk will only report errors without fixing them.
Step 6- Click Start to launch the tool.
The Process of running Check Disk is the same for all Windows versions, which makes things a lot easier.
You can launch the tool in TWO ways:
1- From (My) Computer &
2- From Command Prompt.
Here is how it's done from (My)Computer:
Step 1- Go to Start and open (My)Computer.
Step2- Right-Click on the drive you wish to check and go to Properties.
Step 3- Go to the Tools tab & click on the Check Now button.
Step 4- A pop up window will appear & ask u weather u want to Automatically fix file system error & Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors.
Step 5- Make sure u check both checkboxes - otherwiese Check Disk will only report errors without fixing them.
Step 6- Click Start to launch the tool.
