This unwanted interaction can result in invalid files, files with lost
file fragments, and cross linked files. You don't always know right
away when this happens. This is why you should run the Scandisk utility
from time to time.
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For Windows 9x and ME
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1) Click the Start button.
2) Select Programs, Accessories, then System Tools. Click Scandisk.
3) Select and click the drive you want to scan, and then choose either
the Standard or the Thorough test.
4) Click Start.
Scandisk runs in two modes
The Standard test checks the files and folders on the selected drive
for errors.
The Thorough test performs the Standard test and then checks the entire
surface of your hard drive for physical damage. You can even specify to
scan areas of your disk containing only data files, or just the areas
with system files, or both. This process takes a long time. Unless the
Standard test fails you shouldn't need to run this test.
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For Windows XP and 2000
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In XP and 2000, the utility is called 'Error Checking' and doesn't
offer the full physical surface check.
1) From 'Start' double click 'My Computer'.
2) Right-click the drive you want.
3) Click on 'Properties', then 'Tools'.
4) Under 'Error Checking' click 'Check Now' and then Start.
5) A small scandisk window appears and the process begins.
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