Maybe you already know that a hard drive is a piece of hardware in a computer or laptop. Without a hard drive, it is very difficult for us to store data until we install applications on a computer or laptop.
You could say Harddisk is a very vital piece of hardware so you need to check it every day. Indeed, the age of the hard disk on each computer and laptop is different. It really depends on the usage of the user.
Therefore, to find out whether the hard drive is damaged or not, please refer to the review below.
1. Using Harddisk Manufacturer Application
The first way you can try is to use a special application from the hard disk itself. Usually for branded types of hard drives, special applications are always provided so that they can monitor the condition of the hard drive. If you have found the application, please follow the steps below.
- Know first the type of hard drive that your computer or laptop is using. To be able to find out, please go to the system section by going to the Control Panel -> select Device Manager.
- When the Device Manager tab is open, please select the Disk Drives option. Then click the triangle button and note the hard drive model written there.
- Then you search for the application via Google. Look for the official website for the hard drive brand name that is in your computer or laptop.
- Once you find the official site, the next step is to look for a Hard Drive utility. Usually in it there is a hard drive tools file.
- Please download the application and install it as usual on your computer or laptop.
- Basically every manufacturer has a different system setting. Even so, they have a diagnostic feature that can allow users to check the health of computer or laptop hard drives.
Please try your own hard drive manufacturer’s application that suits your needs.
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2. Using Windows CHKDSK Tool
This second method is easier. Because, we do not need to install any application. In this second method, we actually take advantage of applications that are default Windows.
The Windows CHKDSK tool can scan the hard disk so that various system errors and bad sectors can be found. If there is a problem on the hard disk, then this tool can show the location of the error.
Not only does it show damage, the Windows CHKDSK Tool is also able to fix it directly. The way to use this application is as follows.
- Go to My Computer on a computer or on a laptop
- Next, right-click on the hard disk you want to check for health. After that, please right click on the hard drive.
- After the properties section opens, select tools on the tab that appears. Next you select the hard drive check option contained in the dialog box.
- Next you click Check or you can also Check Now so you can start the process of checking and repairing the hard drive.
- If the hard disk is not having problems, a message will appear that you do not need to scan again. On the other hand, if it has to be repaired, there will be a warning that the condition of the hard disk must be cleaned.
This method does look easier than before. However, it should be noted again that not all computers or laptops have this option. usually only genuine Windows has the Windows CHKDSK option. Please check again what Windows you are using.
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3. Using the WMIC Command
The next section you can use WMIC to find out the hard drive is damaged or not. For those of you who are not familiar with WMIC, it can be said that this tool is a Command-Line interface that can make it easier for computer users to carry out various administrative tasks. This also includes the health of the hard disk.
This task also uses a feature called Self Monitoring or also SMART. Even though the commands are still basic, the information provided is very fast. Some of the steps you have to do are as follows.
- Please press Windows key + R on the keyboard at the same time.
- If you have, you open the Run application and please type the “cmd” code.
- Next you will be directed to the Windows Command Prompt.
- At the Command Prompt, please type “wmic” and press enter.
- Later, you will see the WMI interface ready. After that, just type “disdrive get status” and hit enter.
- Then it will automatically exit the hard drive status.
If there is an “OK” information, then the hard drive is in good condition. However, if the status that comes out is “Pred Fail”, then there is a part of the hard disk that is having problems.
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4. Using a special application to check the hard disk
The last way that you might like is to install a special application to check the health of the hard disk. Currently, there are many reliable applications to find out whether the hard drive is damaged or not.
One application that you can try is Crystal Disk Info. This application is quite simple in presenting hard disk information and is also free. You can download it on the official website.
That’s 4 ways to check the hard drive is damaged or not. Hopefully this article can provide benefits.
