Checking hard disks health on windows #comments

Here are some ways to check the health of a hard disk on Windows:

1. Check Disk (chkdsk):

chkdsk C: /f

Replace C: with the drive letter of the disk you want to check. The /f option fixes errors and recovers readable information wherever possible.

2. Disk Management:

• Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type diskmgmt.msc and press Enter.
• In the Disk Management console, right-click on the disk you want to check and select "Properties".
• Click on the "Tools" tab and then click on "Check" to run a quick check.

3. SFC (System File Checker):

• Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type sfc /scannow and press Enter.
• This command checks for corrupted system files and replaces them if necessary.

4. SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology):

• Download and install a SMART utility like CrystalDiskInfo or HD Tune.
• Run the utility and check the SMART status of your disk.

5. Check Disk Errors:

• Open the Command Prompt as an administrator.
• Type chkdsk /r and press Enter.
• This command checks for disk errors and attempts to recover readable information.

6. Disk Cleanup:

• Open the Disk Cleanup tool (built-in in Windows 10).
• Select the disk you want to check and click "Analyze" to identify files that can be safely deleted.

7. Third-party tools:

• There are many third-party tools available that can check the health of your hard disk, such as:
  • CrystalDiskInfo
  • HD Tune
  • Disk Check
  • EaseUS Partition Master

Remember to always back up your important data regularly to prevent data loss in case your hard disk fails.