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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.4.0
Error-checking
Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories, files and
File Allocation Table (FAT) on the disk and repairs any
damage it finds:
To run Error-checking:
1Click Start, then click My Computer.
2Right-click the drive you want to check.
The drive’s Properties box appears.
3Click the Tool s tab.
4Click the Check now button.
The Check Disk All Apps box appears.
5You can choose one or both options:
❖Automatically fix file system errors
❖Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors
6Click Start.
Error-checking tests and repairs the disk.

Your hard disk seems very slow.

If you have been using your computer for some time, your
files may have become fragmented. Run Disk Defragmenter.
To do this, click Start, then click All Programs, point to
Accessories and System Tool s, and click Disk
Defragmenter.

Your data files are damaged or corrupted.

Refer to your software documentation for file recovery
procedures. Many software packages automatically create
backup files.
You may also be able to recover lost data using utility
software. Consult your network administrator.