- Close all open menus and programs.
- Restart your computer.
Windows will run the CHKDSK utility and open your desktop when it has finished.
Note:It may take an hour or two to do this test, so do not perform this test when you have insufficient time.
CHKDSK Utility - How to Scan and Fix a Hard Drive
From Mark Baggesen, former About.com Guide
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- Find the CHKDSK Utility
- Start the CHKDSK Utility
- Schedule the Utility to Check the Disk
- Restart Your Computer, Run CHKDSK
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