CHKDSK is a Windows command that can be used to repair errors on hard drives if the integrety of the file system is corrupt, or if there is a bad sector on the hard drive. You can launch this by navigating through several Windows or you can simply launch the command prompt and initiate the check.

Go to Start>Run and type cmd then hit OK.

At the prompt, type:

chkdsk /r

You should be prompted to allow chkdsk to run when you restart your computer. Hit Y for yes.

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