


To search for file and folder errors and fix what is found click Scan drive. If the partition is marked clean (not containing errors), the notification box appears informing you that disk check is not required:ĥ. On the Tools tab under Error checking click Check.Ĥ. Right-click the drive or partition that needs to be checked and select Properties.ģ. So to scan a drive for bad sectors use the command-line tool, that is fortunately still available in Windows 10.Ģ. Advanced options, such as "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors" are no longer available in the graphical user interface. In Windows 10 users can scan only the file system on the selected drive. To start or schedule a disk check you need to log on to Windows 10 as an administrator. The GUI tool is easier to use, but the command-line tool has advanced options. Check disk in Windows 10 may be performed using the command-line or graphical user interface.
