How Do I Check If a Block Is Bad in Linux?

How do I fix bad blocks in Linux?

How to Fix Bad Sectors in Linux

1. Download and burn Ubuntu to a DVD. …
2. Restart the computer and boot from the DVD or alternate system.
3. Open a terminal window.
4. Type “fdisk -l” (without the quotation marks) to see the hard drive and partition device names. …
5. Type the following command: sudo e2fsck -cfpv /dev/sdb2.

How do I know if my hard drive has bad blocks?

Use the Error Checking utility built in to Microsoft Windows.

1. Double Click (My) Computer, and right-click the hard disk.
2. On the shortcut menu, click Properties, and on the Tools tab in the Properties dialog box.
3. Click Check Now in the Error-Checking Status area.