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Errors in disk media and in the file system can cause a variety of problems. Windows XP has the ability to recover automatically from most hard disk related errors.
NOTE: Although Error checking is a valuable tool, if used without some
preparation it can create problems. On large hard drives the procedure can take hours and
the only way to stop it is to switch the power off. So before you run Error checking make
sure that you won't need to use your computer for awhile.
- Automatically fix file system errors
With this option checked Error Checking will Automatically correct any file system errors it finds during a scan. If the next option is checked this function will also be performed even if this checkbox is cleared.
- Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors
This option selects all of the above plus locates bad sectors and recovers readable data.
After you have made your selection click Start to begin.
If you select Automatically fix file system errors on you main system disk you will see this dialog asking you to schedule the scan on your next boot.
After Error Check performs its operation it reports the results and, if it finds any errors is writes a report to the event log.
