Best Answer: How Do I Scan for Errors in Windows 7?
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How do I check for errors in Windows 7?

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  1. Right-click the Start Windows icon.
  2. In the shortcut menu, click Open Windows Explorer.
  3. In the navigation pane, click Computer so that your drives appear in the right pane.
  4. Right-click the drive that you want to check.
  5. Click Properties.
  6. Click the Tools tab.
  7. Click the Check now button.

How do I run chkdsk in win7?

CHKDSK in Windows 7

  1. Click Start.
  2. Type cmd at the Search program and files search box.
  3. Right-click on cmd.exe.
  4. Click Run as Administrator.
  5. Type in your Administrator password.
  6. When cmd.exe opens, type the command: chkdsk.
  7. Press Enter.
  8. You can run the tool with more parameters, like this: chkdsk c: /r.
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