HP 14XL455 manual Hard Disk Errors, Using ScanDisk

Hard Disk

Errors

This section covers:

•Using ScanDisk

•Using Disk Cleanup

•Deleting Stored Files

•Defragmenting Your Hard Disk

In the ScanDisk dialogue box, you can select the option “Automatically fix errors”.

You can also optimise your disk space with other options. For detailed information, see the Presario Notebook Operating System Manual included with your new Notebook.

Using ScanDisk

The ScanDisk utility examines the hard drive for surface errors and file and folder problems. ScanDisk corrects these problems so that Windows and other programs run efficiently.

Use ScanDisk from once a week to once a month, depending on how often you use your Notebook. Also use ScanDisk if you encounter hard drive problems.

To run ScanDisk, complete the following steps:

1.Click Start, Programs, and then Accessories.

2.Click System Tools and then ScanDisk.

3.Select the drive(s) you want to check for errors.

4.Select the type of test you want to run.

5.Click Start to begin scanning your hard drive for errors.

6.Click Close when finished.

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