How to fix the hard disk problem detected by windows?

How to fix the hard disk problem detected by windows?

Windows users have been facing a very common problem regarding the hard disk. The system pops up with an error message that states “windows detected a hard disk problem”. There are many possible reasons for this message. We cannot detect the problem just by looking at the error message. In order to know the ways of windows detecting a hard disk problem fix,let’s have a look at the possible reasons for the problem

Reasons forthe error message

The message can be the first sign of any problem in the computer system. It might not necessarily be the problem in the hard disk. Some system errors. Some examples of system errors are RAM decline or fragmented data problems, system malware, excessive installations or some viruses. Some mechanical problem in the hard disk might damage the stored data, so the system gives this message to alarm the user to save the data. One of the main reasons for hardware problems is virus infections. If the computer catches some virus, it can be really threatening for the hardware system. Damage to the system files might also turn out to be problematic. If you accidentally delete some important files being used by the system in maintenance or you shut down the computer in an improper and unmonitored way, then the computer hardware might get some serious issues. Human errors should never be neglected and kept in the notice. 

Methods of fixing the detected error

As mentioned earlier, it is impossible to judge the problem by just looking at the popup notification. The problem might be with the system or the damaged files. Here are some solutions that can help you fix the problem.

• Using the System file checker
• Performing a ChkDsk
• Check up on the bad sectors for hard disks
• Go for a professional repair centre.

Using the system file checker

Windows itself provides you with the solution to the problem is detected. It offers some basic tools which are very convenient to help fix the problem, but unfortunately, many users are not aware of this feature. The system file checker automatically detects the defaulted or damaged system and handles the issue.

Click the start button and search for cmd. Using the right click of the mouse, select the “Run as administrator.”

Type SFC/scannow in the command prompt and then press the Enter Key.

Now, wait till the scanning completes and do not turn off the windows until the procedure is 100% completed.

Performing a ChkDsk

If the first solution does not prove to be helpful, do not panic. You can still sort the issue out. All you have to do is perform a ChkDsk. The ChkDsk starts working once you type “ChkDsk”and press the enter key. 

ChkDsk functions to check the errors and faults in the system. It checks for the error and fixes the problem itself. One major thing to keep in mind is that you should back up your data before performing the ChkDsk because I might result in the loss of data during the modification of the system. 

Check up on the bad sectors for hard disks

Bad sectors often happen to the hardware of the system, and they might threaten the security of the stored data. The repairing of the bad sector can be useful in this aspect, but again the problem is that the repairing might damage the stored data. It is recommended to back up the data in order to avoid any loss.

Go for a professional repair centre

Not all the problems can be repaired at home by simple windows system tool. There are some problems that damage the hard disk. Simple methods cannot sort out this type of damage. Hence you need to go for professional help. You should send the hard drive to the repair centre. You can also contact the customer support to sort out the problem, but the former is recommended to be preferred.