How to fix disk errors in Windows XP?

Often, it happens that errors and malfunctions appear on the hard drive, which must be fixed without fail. Not eliminating such errors entails not only the incorrect operation of the PC, but also the removal of all data from the hard drive. This article describes in detail how to eliminate various kinds of disk errors in the Windows XP operating system.

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What is a hard drive?

The main and necessary hardware part of the computer, which is responsible for the complete recording and safety of the data - the hard drive. It also has a name - a hard drive or drive.

There are only a few standard ways to check the existing errors. The first method is through a graphic interface by means of Windows XP. The second method is when using a special standard utility.

There are also special programs that can be installed on a computer and conduct a check. It is advisable to check, even if the presence of errors is not recorded. In the future, this will ensure the correct operation of the computer and data safety.

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Step -by -step instructions for checking the disk in Windows XP using graphics

• "My computer".
• Local disk (or other main section).

• Select with the left mouse button the main section for checking and press the right mouse button.
• Further properties / "Service".
• Choose the item "Checking the disk".

• Then click "Perform the audit".
• Confirm the launch of the audit.

Such a check takes a sufficient amount of time and often does not begin immediately. You can select the schedule when the disk checks will occur.

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Specialized utility Chkdsk

There is still the opportunity to check the disk using the command line.

Step -by -step instructions for checking the hard drive through the command line:

• "Start".
• Select "All Programs".
• Point "service".

• "Command line".

In the dialog box that appears, the following data should be displayed:

• Run the standard Chkdsk application. The utility checks the hard drive for various kinds of systemic malfunctions. It is necessary to launch the application on behalf of the administrator.

• To start this application, you need to enter the following data: Chkdsk C: /F /R.

• When the check is completed, the record will appear that the process is successfully completed.

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Software to identify errors

You can install a special program that without much difficulty will help to recognize the presence of errors.

List of programs:

1. Victoria. Produces deep testing.
2. MHDD. A utility that allows you to completely test the hard drive.
3. Chekdisk. Eliminates errors, but through the command line.
4. Freespacer. Finds broken clusters on the hard drive.
5. PATRITION Table DOCTOR. Shows whether the hard drive is completely working or there are some malfunctions.
6. HDD Health. It checks the file system. Fixes all operations. Convenient interface.

All programs are available for download on the Internet.

The manufacturers of the hard drive supplied a CD, which contains software for its modernization.

Eliminating disk problems in Windows XP is quite easy and simple. The most important thing is to recognize them and prevent further complications in the computer.