Bad Sector

[mahesu_87]

why the bad sector form in my hard disk

[mohit]

bad sectors can be formed due to various reasons such as improper shut downs , high temps , frequent power cuts (if you dont have a ups) , improper placement , mishandling , etc.

a hard disk is a very sensitive component and should be given the maximum care and attention possible.

[~Phenom~]

can anyone tell me , how to detect bad sectors in hard disk and how to remove them?

i m using windows XP professional

please tell the procedure

thanx in advance


BTW , this thread should be posted in Q n A section

so mods please do it

[drgrudge]

Moved here

[siriusb]

Bad sectors can be located and removed using the built-in chkdsk utility.

If you c drive is suspected, then go to command prompt and type:

chkdsk c: /R /F

If the drive is locked, then you will be asked if chkdsk can run after a restart. Say "yes", in that case.

[cvvikram]

Please try with the slow but best methdo i.e...... thorough System scan disk.and then with disk defragmentation..

[siriusb]

For info on how bad sectors form,
http://icarus.cc.uic.edu/~aciani1/sector_blues.html

If u are new to hard disks, you will find the following link good for easy reading:
http://www.storagereview.com/guide2000/ref/hdd/

[siriusb]

Originally Posted by cvvikram

Please try with the slow but best methdo i.e...... thorough System scan disk.and then with disk defragmentation..

WinXP has chkdsk. Win98 has scan disk. And disk defragmenter has nothing to do here.

If u are talking about the
Drive-->Right-click-->Properties-->Tools-->Check Now
utility, that is the same as the chkdsk command at dos prompt.