1.Click Start and click My Computer.
2.
3.Click Properties → Tools → Check Now.
4.Check the box Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and click Start.
Windows Vista:
1.Click Start 
and click Computer.
2.
3.Click Properties → Tools → Check Now.
The User Account Control window may appear. If you are an administrator on the computer, click Continue; otherwise, contact your administrator to continue the desired action.
4.Follow the instructions on the screen.
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
NOTE: Your computer supports only IEEE 1394a standard.
Ensure that the cable for the IEEE 1394 device is properly inserted into the device and into the connector on the computer
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is enabled in system setup
For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
Ensure that the IEEE 1394 device is recognized by Windows
Windows XP:
1.Click Start and click Control Panel.
2.Under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance → System → System Properties → Hardware → Device Manager.
Windows Vista:
1.Click Start 
→ Control Panel → Hardware and Sound.
2.Click Device Manager.
If your IEEE 1394 device is listed, Windows recognizes the device.
If you have problems with a Dell IEEE 1394 device
Contact Dell Technical Support.
If you have problems with an IEEE 1394 device not provided by Dell
Contact the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer.
