Windows system can check the health status of the hard disk in four ways. 1. Scan the drive through the "This computer" attribute to fix file system errors but cannot detect physical corruption; 2. Run the chkdsk command using the administrator command prompt to find bad sectors and repair underlying errors, which are suitable for use when suspected physical corruption; 3. Use third-party tools such as CrystalDiskInfo to view SMART information, and can obtain key indicators such as temperature and life; 4. Use PowerShell command to obtain SSD health status, but the support level of different brands varies. Regular inspections help to promptly detect hard disk problems and ensure data security and system stability.

The health of the hard disk directly affects the stability of the computer and data security. In particular, mechanical hard disks are prone to failure after being used for a long time, and solid-state hard disks also have life limitations. Windows system comes with some tools, and you can complete basic hard disk health checks without additional software installation.

1. Use the "This Computer" property to view disk errors

Windows systems provide a basic disk error checking function, which can scan and fix file system errors, and try to recover bad sectors.

• Right-click "This Computer" or "My Computer" and select "Manage"
• Enter "Disk Management" and find the drive letter you want to check (usually a C drive)
• Right-click the disk and select "Properties" → "Tools" → "Scan the drive" under "Error Checking"

This method is suitable for daily maintenance, but cannot fully detect physical corruption. It can only detect and repair some common file system problems.

2. Run the chkdsk command using the command prompt

If you need to check for disk errors more deeply, you can run the chkdsk command using the command prompt, which can scan and fix more underlying errors.

• Open the command prompt as administrator (and right-click "Run as administrator" after searching for "cmd")
• Enter chkdsk C: /f /r (C: can be replaced with the drive letter you want to check)
  • /f means fixing error
  • /r means to find bad sectors and restore readable information

When running this command, the system may prompt you to plan to check the disk next time you restart, and just enter Y to confirm. This method is suitable for suspected disks that have physical damage or frequent system stuttering.

3. View SMART information (requires third-party tools)

Although Windows itself does not have the ability to directly view the SMART information of the hard disk, you can use some lightweight third-party tools to view it, such as:

• CrystalDiskInfo (for HDD and SSD)
• HD Tune (full functions and intuitive interface)

These tools can display key indicators such as hard disk temperature, power-on time, number of bad sectors, and remaining life. Although it is not a native Windows tool, it is small in size and does not require installation, which is very helpful in judging the health status of the hard disk.

4. Use PowerShell to obtain disk health information (for SSD)

If you are using a solid state drive, you can view some health status information through PowerShell.

• Open PowerShell (Search for "PowerShell" and open)
• Enter the command: Get-PhysicalDisk | Select *health*

This command lists the current disk's health status, life expectancy and other information. Different brands of SSD support levels vary, and some may be incomplete.

Basically these are the methods. Although the tools that come with Windows cannot comprehensively analyze the hard disk status like professional software, they are enough to cope with most daily inspection needs. The key is to check regularly, especially when you find that the computer is slow, frequently crashed, or files cannot be opened, you must promptly troubleshoot disk problems.

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