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How to fix HDD disk error found by Defender?
Should I fix or ignore the error? The hard drive is sent to me as gift by another.
- Bro just wipe the drive is not that hard, it's easier than posting this.
BenjaminMiller 1.Before attempting repairs, make sure to back up any critical data to an external drive or cloud storage. This ensures that you have a copy of your important files in case the drive fails.
2. Run CHKDSK (Check Disk)
Windows includes a built-in tool called Check Disk (CHKDSK) that scans and repairs file system errors and bad sectors on the disk.
3.Open Command Prompt as an administrator:
Press the Windows key, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and press Enter:
chkdsk C: /f /r
4.Replace C: with the letter of the drive you want to check if it's different.
You may be prompted to schedule the disk check upon the next restart if the drive is in use. Respond with Y and restart your computer.Important: It's a big threat, don't ignore it!
If you have received such a gift, someone really wants to attack your computer in a simple way!
Review this article and take the steps that are recommended:
HackTool:Win32/Keygen threat description - Microsoft Security Intelligence
- Before attempting any fixes, ensure that you back up any important data from the drive. If there are serious issues with the HDD, you risk losing your data.
- If you find errors or warnings from the checks, it's best to initiate repairs. Ignoring potential issues could lead to data loss or drive failure later on.
- Check the specific message or code provided by Windows Defender. This could be related to file system errors, bad sectors, or other disk-related issues.
- It is dangerous. Pls let Windows defender to fix this automatically.
BenjaminMiller You can use third-party tools such as CrstadiskInfo or HD Tune to check the SMART status of the drive. This can give you insights into the overall health of the HDD.
Why do you suggest installing third-party tools, which in this case are useless!
- Type chkdsk X: /f (replace X: with the letter corresponding to your HDD).
Press Enter. If prompted to schedule the check for the next restart, type Y and then restart your computer. - Make sure to take note of the specific error message that Windows Defender or Windows itself is giving you. It could indicate different levels of severity. Sometimes it might just be a warning about potential issues, but other times it could indicate disk corruption or bad sectors.
