Check the hard disk of errors in Windows

This article will provide a detailed guide on how to check your hard disk for errors and defective sectors in Windows 7, 8.1, and Windows 10 using the command prompt or the Explorer interface. Additionally, it will outline the options available for testing HDD or SSD drives through built-in tools included in the operating system, eliminating the need for external software installation. While there are numerous third-party programs available for testing hard disks and identifying or repairing defective sectors (bad sectors), these tools may not be user-friendly for those with less technical experience. In certain situations, improper use of such programs can potentially lead to further damage. Built-in system tools like CHKDSK and other alternatives offer a much simpler and more reliable solution for diagnosing and maintaining hard drives effectively.

How to check the hard drive of the hard drive in the order line

To check the sectors of the hard drive and its errors using the order line, it must first be started with the administrator’s rights. In Windows 8.1 and 10 you can do it, pressing the «Start» button with the right mouse button and selecting the «Order line (administrator)».

In the line of the order to enter the order CHKDSK Litera_discului: Parameters_de_Verification (If you don’t understand anything, read below). Note: the Chesk disc only works with records, formatted in NTFS or Fat32.

An example of the order may appear as follows: CHKDSK C: /F /R – In this command, the control of the disc is verified, at the same time, the errors will be correctly corrected (parameter f), the defective sectors will be checked and the recovery of information will be proven (parameter R).

If the hard drive is checked, which is currently used by the system, you will see a message and the request for verification after the next computer restore (until the operating system is uploaded). Enter Y to accept on to give up verification.

In other cases the verification will begin and in the end you will see the results with the verified data, the errors found and defective sectors.

The complete list and the description of the parameters can be obtained by carrying out the CHKDSK command with the question mark as a parameter. Although for a simple verification of errors, as well as the sectors verify it will be sufficient to order from the previous paragraph.

In cases, in which the verification detects errors on the hard drive or SSD, but it cannot repair them, it may be due to the fact that the Windows operating system or programs currently use the disc. In this case it can help the offline scan: the disc «will» disconnect «from the system, will be checked and therefore will be mounted in the system. If the disconnection is not possible, CHKDSK will be able to control the disk after the next computer restart.

To carry out offline check and correct disk errors, in the order line with the administrator’s rights to enter the command CHKDSK C: /F /OFFLINESCANANDFIX (where c: – the letter of the verified disc).

If you see the message that says that the CHKDSK command cannot be launched, since the specified volume is used by another process, press Y (yes), enter, close the order line and restart the computer. DISC control will take place automatically before loading Windows 10, 8 or Windows 7.

Further information: if you want, after checking the disc and loading Windows, you can view the test control disk diary with Event View (Win+R, introduce Eventvwr.msc) in the Windows registers – Application section, looking for the keyword CHKDSK (click the right button on «Application» – «Find»).

Hard Desk-UL verification in Windows Explorer

The easiest method to control the hard drive in Windows, the use of Windows Explorer. In it, press with the right mouse button on the desired hard drive, select the «Properties» point, then open the «Tools» tab and press «Check». In Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, most likely, you will see the message, which says that this unit is not necessary to scan. Even if you can start the scan.

Hard discomette de Erori Hard in Windows Powershell

The hard drive can also be verified with errors in Windows Powershell.

To do this, he starts Powershell with the rights of the administrator (you can train Powershell in the research field on the Windows 10 activities bar or in the start -up menu in previous operating systems, then press the right mouse button on the element found and select «Execution as administrator»).

In Windows Powershell, enter the following repair-volume commands to check the strict disk score:

• Repair -evolume -driveletter C (where c – the letter of the verified disc, this time without two points after the letter of the disc).
• Repair -evolume -Driveletter C -OffLinescanandfix (Similar to the first option, only for offline control, such as describing in the CHKDSK method).

If the result of the order you will see the message Noerrorsfound, it means that no disc errors have been found.

Further possibilities to control the disc in Windows 10

On the ground the methods described above, it is possible to use some additional tools incorporated into the operating system. In Windows 10 and 8 maintenance discs, including control and defragmentation are carried out automatically, while the computer or laptop are not used.

To view the information, if disk problems were found, enter the «control panel» (you can do it by pressing the right mouse at the beginning and selecting the appropriate point in the context menu)-«Safety and maintenance». Open the «maintenance» point and at the «Unity State» point you will see the information, obtained during the last automatic check.

Another possibility, which appeared in Windows 10 – the diagnosis of utility of the storage space. To use usefulness, start the order line with the administrator’s rights, then enter the order:

Storiag.exe -colletw -checkfconsystecy -out calea_catre_fisier_cu_rezultul_scanarii

The execution of the order will take time (it might seem that the process has been blocked)

And after the completion of the order, in the specified position the relationship will be saved with the identified problems.

The relationship includes files containing:

• Information on the Chekdsk verification and errors information, FSUTIL collected in text files.
• The files of the Windows 10 register, which contain all the values ​​of the register, belonging to connected devices.
• The files of Windows events magazines (events are collected for 30 seconds during the use of collects in the diagnosis of the order).

For an average user, this might appear complex; however, in certain situations, this information can be valuable for diagnosing issues with storage devices. If you encounter any problems during the verification process or require assistance, feel free to leave a comment, and I will do my best to help you.