{"id":262,"date":"2023-07-11T20:30:09","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T20:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/auslogics.my\/en\/articles\/?p=262"},"modified":"2025-10-09T23:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T23:30:50","slug":"hard-drive-diagnostics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/hard-drive-diagnostics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run Hard Drive Diagnostics on Windows PC?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your computer\u2019s hard drive is the powerhouse that keeps your system running smoothly, storing all your precious data. That\u2019s why it&#8217;s crucial to check your hard drive\u2019s health in Windows.<\/p>\n<p>Without it, you may encounter hard drive errors or failure, which may result in data loss or your system crashing or lagging to the point it becomes inoperable.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that you can perform hard drive diagnostics to monitor your HDD health and repair any corruption or bad sectors to ensure top performance.<\/p>\n<p>In our post, we look at how to run diagnostics on PC , the hard drive diagnostic tools to use, and how to check hard drive health .<\/p>\n<h2>Importance of Hard Drive Diagnostics<\/h2>\n<p>Hard drive diagnostics, also known as drive diagnostics , is a process that checks the health status of your hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>The process involves using specific hard drive diagnostic software and tools to identify potential issues, such as bad sectors, physical damage, or data corruption.<\/p>\n<p>Your hard drive\u2019s health is crucial and running diagnostics is essential for several reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Early detection of issues<\/b>. Running regular HDD diagnostics helps you to identify potential errors at an early stage, so you can proactively address the issue before it escalates into a major problem, like system failure.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Prevents data loss<\/b>. Hard drive diagnostics enables you to detect signs of hard drive failure, such as errors and bad sectors. If you notice any weird behaviors, you can take the necessary actions, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\"> backing up your data<\/a><\/strong> to prevent data loss.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Optimizing performance<\/b>. Diagnostics can provide insights into the overall health and performance of your hard drive. It can identify disk fragmentation or other issues impacting your system\u2019s speed and efficiency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/defragment\/\">What Does Defragging Do: Easy Explanation of Disk Defragmentation<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to Run Diagnostics on Windows PC<\/h2>\n<p>Running HDD diagnostic on a PC is a straightforward process. Whether you want to check the hard drive&#8217;s health or test the hard drive for any potential issues, you can use the built-in tools provided by your operating system or third-party <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techcommuters.com\/best-hard-drive-testing-software\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">hard drive diagnostic tools.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>How to Run Diagnostics on Windows 10<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re using Windows 10, the built-in Windows Check Disk tool makes it easy to check your HDD\u2019s health. Also known as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avg.com\/en\/signal\/how-to-use-chkdsk-windows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">CHKDSK utility<\/a><\/strong>, it scans and repairs your hard drive errors, ensuring it keeps running smoothly.<\/p>\n<h4>How to Use CHKDSK Utility<\/h4>\n<p>The CHKDSK Windows utility has been around forever and is still used for checking HDDs. It\u2019s used for repairing problems related to bad sectors, cross-linked files, lost clusters, and directory errors. To access this hard drive diagnostic tool:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Launch File Explorer (use the Win + E hotkeys) and select <b>This PC<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on the drive you want to scan, then select <b>Properties<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <b>Tools<\/b> tab and click on the Check button under the \u201cError checking\u201d section .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41579 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/How-to-use-CHKDSK-Utility-.png\" alt=\"How to use CHKDSK Utility\" width=\"543\" height=\"763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/How-to-use-CHKDSK-Utility-.png 543w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/How-to-use-CHKDSK-Utility--213x300.png 213w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 543px) 100vw, 543px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select <b>Scan drive<\/b> to initiate the Check Disk scan .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t worry if you see the notification \u201cYou don\u2019t need to scan this drive.\u201d You can ignore it and go ahead with the scan if you\u2019re experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-disk-errors-in-windows-10-using-manual-commands\/\"><strong>drive-related issues <\/strong> <\/a>on your PC. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41581 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/You-Dont-need-to-scan-this-drive.png\" alt=\"You Don't need to scan this drive\" width=\"808\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/You-Dont-need-to-scan-this-drive.png 808w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/You-Dont-need-to-scan-this-drive-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/You-Dont-need-to-scan-this-drive-768x328.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/You-Dont-need-to-scan-this-drive-560x239.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/>The tool will scan the drive for issues and prompt you to repair them if it finds any. Otherwise, click <b>Close<\/b> to exit the error-checking window. <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41583 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Scanning-local-drive.png\" alt=\"Scanning local drive\" width=\"349\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Scanning-local-drive.png 349w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Scanning-local-drive-300x144.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41585 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Drive-successfully-scanned.png\" alt=\"Drive successfully scanned\" width=\"350\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Drive-successfully-scanned.png 350w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Drive-successfully-scanned-300x167.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/>Use the same procedure to run the CHKDSK utility on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h4>How to Run CHKDSK Using Command Prompt<\/h4>\n<p>Windows comes with a built-in command-line program known as the Command Prompt. It lets you type a corresponding command to perform specific actions or operations. To check your hard drive for errors, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Run the Command Prompt with administrator privileges. To do so, hit the <b>Windows Key<\/b> on your computer, type <b>CMD<\/b> and select <b>Run as administrator<\/b>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <b>chkdsk \/f \/r<\/b> and press the <b>Enter<\/b> key to initiate the scan.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Important notes<\/b>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Check Disk scan will need to lock the selected drive. If not, you\u2019ll be prompted to run the system check on restart. Type \u201cY\u201d to select yes. On your next restart, the tool will perform the scan and resolve any issues it finds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41587 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Administrator-Command-Prompt.png\" alt=\"Administrator Command Prompt\" width=\"895\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Administrator-Command-Prompt.png 895w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Administrator-Command-Prompt-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Administrator-Command-Prompt-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Administrator-Command-Prompt-560x312.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">The \/r parameter is used to recover data before repairing and marking the bad sectors. The recovered data is usually saved as text or coded data.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\u00a0 Use drive letters on your system to check specific volumes, such as system partitions. For example, if you have a partition labeled E, type chkdsk e: \/f \/r.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hard Drive Diagnostic Software and Tools<\/h2>\n<p>There are several hard drive diagnostic tools and software available to help you run diagnostics and check your hard drive\u2019s health. Here are a few tools that come built into your Windows system:<\/p>\n<h3>Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T)<\/h3>\n<p>Most modern hard drives are equipped with S.M.A.R.T. \u2013 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thewindowsclub.com\/what-is-s-m-a-r-t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Self-Monitoring and Reporting Technology<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This hard drive diagnostic tool looks for evidence of impending mechanical failure, and can also tell you if a recent bump or power failure has created any potentially harmful hard drive errors. SMART is often enabled in the BIOS by default.<\/p>\n<p>This allows the BIOS to process information from the hard drive and determine whether to send a warning message about a potential failure of your hard drive.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/check-bios-manage-fixed\/\">What is BIOS on a Computer: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>There are lots of free S.M.A.R.T. utilities available on the Internet. One of them is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.passmark.com\/products\/diskcheckup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> PassMark\u2019s DiskCheckup\u2122 tool<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Hard Drive Utilities from the Manufacturer<\/h3>\n<p>The manufacturer of your hard drive will also have their proprietary tools for doing hard drive diagnostics. You can find the tools on the manufacturer\u2019s website \u2013 they will help you diagnose problems with the disk surface and generally check the HDD. Here are the hard drive diagnostic utilities available from some popular hard drive manufacturers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.seagate.com\/as\/en\/support\/downloads\/seatools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Seagate<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">WD<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Samsung<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Use Third-Party Diagnostic Software<\/h3>\n<p>There are also freeware utilities available on the web that will let you know when your hard drive is about to fail. Use third-party software for hard drive diagnostics if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You have already run chkdsk, and are still experiencing serious problems that make you suspect disk surface errors or imminent hard drive failure;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You don\u2019t know the manufacturer of your hard drive and aren\u2019t confident of taking apart your computer to find out;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">You\u2019ve already backed up your hard drive! If you suspect an upcoming hard drive crash or a bad disk surface error, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-10-backup-guide-backing-up-to-an-external-hard-drive\/\"><strong>back up your data immediately<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 don\u2019t fiddle around with installing hard drive diagnostic software until you\u2019ve done this important step.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One powerful tool you can use to speed up your PC\u2019s performance is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\">Auslogics BoostSpeed<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> It is an effective, quite safe, and easy-to-use PC optimizing software. Auslogics BoostSpeed performs system-wide diagnostics, detecting speed-reducing issues that could be causing lags or crashes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-41591 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Auslogics-BoostSpeed-13-check-yor-hard-disk.png\" alt=\"Auslogics BoostSpeed 13- check yor hard disk\" width=\"765\" height=\"489\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Auslogics-BoostSpeed-13-check-yor-hard-disk.png 765w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Auslogics-BoostSpeed-13-check-yor-hard-disk-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/Auslogics-BoostSpeed-13-check-yor-hard-disk-560x358.png 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/a>Among other things, the tool checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your disk space for cleanup potential, ensuring maximum disk space utilization.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your drive for fragmentation, performing thorough defragmentation to ensure faster file access.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Your hard drive for errors and attempts to repair them, to ensure optimal performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Maintain a Healthy Hard Drive<\/h2>\n<p>While running drive diagnostics regularly is a proactive measure, you need to take additional steps to maintain your hard drive\u2019s health and performance. These include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Keeping your Windows system and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-update-drivers\/\">software up to date.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Installing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/anti-malware\/\">reliable antivirus software<\/a><\/strong> to protect your system and drive against viruses and malware.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Investing in a surge protector to prevent sudden power losses or system shutdowns.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Handling your laptop and computer with caution to prevent physical damage.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/beginners-guide-to-disk-defragmentation\/\"><strong>Defragmenting your hard drive<\/strong> <\/a> regularly to optimize your system\u2019s performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re using an SSD (Solid State Drive), here\u2019s a comprehensive guide on <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ssd-optimization-on-windows\/\">SSD optimization<\/a><\/strong> for your Windows PC.<\/p>\n<h2>What If My Hard Disk Drive Is Failing?<\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, even after running an HDD diagnostic, the hard drive will still act up. If such cases, you may want to take immediate action to prevent a crash and data loss. Here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Backup all essential files<\/b>. You should always backup all important data to an external drive. This way, you won\u2019t need to be worried about losing your data if the internal HDD crashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-back-up-windows\/\"> Ultimate Guide to Windows 10 Backup and Restore<\/a> for more insights on how to back up your data.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Buy a new drive<\/b>. A sudden hard drive failure won\u2019t give you a chance to back up your important files. For that fact, consider getting a replacement drive, whether it\u2019s external or internal to save your work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Also read:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/ssd-vs-hdd-whats-the-difference-and-what-to-choose\/\"> SSD vs HDD: What\u2019s the Difference and What to Choose?<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consider saving all crucial work to the cloud<\/b>. Cloud services like <strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/products\/drive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Google Drive<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/onedrive\/online-cloud-storage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"> OneDrive<\/a><\/strong> allow you to upload your files to an external server, and you can access the files anytime from any device. While not free, cloud services will offer guaranteed protection for your data and give you peace of mind in case your system crashes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-save-passwords-securely\/\">Stay Safe Online: The Best Ways to Store Passwords<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>We can&#8217;t state enough how important it is to regularly run hard drive diagnostics on Windows. It\u2019s a significant part of maintaining your system\u2019s peak performance and protecting your valuable data. Therefore, get into the habit of running those checks often using the methods we\u2019ve covered. Remember, choose reliable and safe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/boost-speed\/after-download\/\"> <strong>hard drive diagnostic software<\/strong> <\/a> to quickly identify potential issues before they become serious problems.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<h3>How to Tell If Your Hard Drive Is Failing?<\/h3>\n<p>Some common signs of a failing hard drive include slow performance, frequent system crashes or freezes, unusual noises (such as clicking or grinding sounds), and error messages indicating disk errors or bad sectors.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Test Hard Drive Health?<\/h3>\n<p>There are several methods to test hard drive health, including using built-in Windows tools like &#8220;chkdsk&#8221; or relying on third-party diagnostic software that provides detailed reports on the hard drive&#8217;s condition.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Check Which Hard Drive Is SSD or HDD in Windows 10\/11?<\/h3>\n<p>To check if a hard drive is an SSD (Solid State Drive) or HDD (Hard Disk Drive) on Windows 10\/11, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Run&#8221; dialog box by right-clicking on the &#8220;Start&#8221; button and selecting <b>Run<\/b> from the menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Type <b>dfrgui<\/b> in the dialog box and hit <b>Enter<\/b>. This command opens the <b>Optimize Drives<\/b> window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Look for your hard drive&#8217;s name in the drive list, under <b>Media type<\/b>. If it includes the term &#8220;Solid State Drive&#8221; or &#8220;SSD,&#8221; it is an SSD. Otherwise, it is an HDD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hard disks usually seem as dependable as the transition from night to day. 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