How to: Check files and folders for errors.
Solution:
Use the 'ScanDisk' utility on the 'Accessories' menu of the 'Start' menu.
1) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
Select 'Programs'
2) Select 'Programs' and select 'Accessories'.
3) Select 'System Tools' and select 'ScanDisk'. (The 'ScanDisk <drive>' dialog box appears.)
ScanDisk from menu
4) Select the drive(s) which contain the files and/or folders you want to check from the 'Select the drive(s) you want to check for errors' list box.
5) Select the 'Standard' radio button in the 'Type of test' group.
'Standard'
6) (Optional) To select additional advanced options:
7) (Optional) Select the 'Automatically fix errors' check box.
8) Click 'Start'. (ScanDisk checks the files and folders in the selected drive(s).)
9) When finished, click 'Close'.
