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If Something Goes Wrong
Disk or storage drive problems
Disk or storage drive problems
Problems with the storage drive or with external media
usually show up as an inability to access the drive or as
sector errors. Sometimes a drive problem may cause one or
more files to appear to have garbage in them.
Error-checking
Run Error-checking, which analyzes the directories and files
on the storage drive and repairs any damage it finds.
To run Error-checking:
1
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen. When the
Windows
Then touch the Search field and begin typing
2
Touch
3
Touch and hold the drive you wish to check.
(Sample Image) Selecting the drive
4
In the pop-up menu, touch
The drive's Properties box appears.
5
Touch the
6
Touch the
The Error Checking box appears.
The system will alert you if you need to scan the drive.
®
charms appear, touch the
in the list that appears.
This PC
tab.
Tools
button.
Check
Search
.
Properties
(
) charm.
.
computer
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