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If Something Goes Wrong
Resolving a hardware conflict
5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3
To run Error-checking:
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Click Start, then click My Computer.
2
Right-click the drive you want to check.
3
On the pop-up menu, click Properties.
The drive’s Properties box appears.
This feature is not available for CD/DVD drives.
4
Click the Tools tab.
5
Click the Check now button.
The Check Disk box appears.
6
You can choose one or both options:
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Automatically fix file system errors
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Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors
7
Click 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 Tools, 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.
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