Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors, Click Check Now

Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors

The Microsoft ScanDisk program searches your hard disk drive for errors and is able to fix some errors. Fixing hard disk drive errors can improve PC performance.

NOTE: Using ScanDisk to check for hard disk drive errors may take a long time to complete.

1Click the Start button and then click My Computer.

2Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (usually labelled C:).

3Click Properties, and then click the Tools tab.

4Click Check Now.

5Place tick marks in all of the tick boxes.

6Click the Start button, and then click Yes to schedule a full disk scan for when the PC is restarted.

7Click OK.

8Click the Start button, click Turn Off Computer and then click Restart. ScanDisk starts as soon as the PC starts up again.

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PC Basics Guide The information in this document is subject to change without notice Table of Contents Introducing the PC Using the Internet Introducing the SoftwareManaging Files Improving PC Performance IndexUninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk Drive vi PC Basics Guide Introducing the PC PC Base Components PC Operation Additional PC Base ComponentsExternal PC Components Using a Power Surge Suppressor Using Virus Protection ProgramsProtecting Your PC Using Windows Update Turning Off the PCStandby Mode 4 Click Turn Off Hibernation Mode 2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Stand By2 Click Turn Off Computer 3 Click Performance and Maintenance, if it is present Restarting the PCAutomatic Standby or Hibernation 2 Click Control Panel Using the Mouse Using the Mouse Buttons Scrolling AutoscrollingClick means to press the left button on the mouse once Double-click means to press the left button on the mouse two A Using the Keyboard Switching Mouse Button Functions5 Tick Switch primary and secondary buttons on the Buttons tab Panning Standard Keyboard Features Keyboard ShortcutsAlphanumeric Keys Function Keys Edit Keys Arrow KeysNumeric Keys Keyboard Indicators Volume ControlSpecial Keyboard Buttons Adjusting the Monitor Media Control Keysa ef Using a TV as a Monitor Using SpeakersCables You May Need Viewing the PC Image on Your TV Screen Using a Microphone Adjusting Speaker Volume Adjusting Microphone Volume 3 In Adjust volume for, click Recording Using Media Drives Using Your CD and DVD DrivesHandling CDs and DVDs Inserting and Removing CDs and DVDs 3 Gently place the disc in the tray with the label facing up Using a Diskette Floppy Drive Using a Printer 20 PC Basics Guide Using the Desktop Introducing the SoftwareLearning More about Software Removing Desktop Icons Retrieving Desktop Icons Using the Start Menu Using the All Programs MenuOrganising Your All Programs List 2 Choose All Programs Using the Control Panel Control Panel Resizing Windows Feature Working with Digital Images Managing Files Organising Files with Folders Moving Files Creating Folders3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Make a new folder 3 Click Move this file Copying Files Finding Files3 Under File and Folder Tasks, click Copy this file 2 Under what do you want to search for?, click All files and folders Renaming Files Deleting FilesGetting Files Out of the Recycle Bin Rename Using the Internet Connecting to the InternetConnecting the Modem Setting Up the Ethernet Connection About the Internet Using a Browser Restricting Internet Content Searching the Internet Sending and Receiving E-Mail 2 Click Network and Internet Connections, if it is present3 Double-click Internet Options If Using Outlook Express Sending E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express If Your ISP Provides the E-Mail Program Receiving E-Mail Messages with Outlook Express 38 PC Basics Guide 4 Double-click Administrative Tools Improving PC PerformanceIncreasing Available Hard Disk Drive Space Viewing the Amount of Used and Free Disk Space Uninstalling Programs Cleaning Up Your Hard Disk DriveEmptying the Recycle Bin 2 Click Control Panel 3 Double-click Add or Remove Programs Consolidating Scattered Files and Folders 3 Click Defragment Fixing Hard Disk Drive Errors 4 Click Check Now Index 44 PC Basics Guide

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