SillyDog701

[Wai_Wai]

Is there any program which can:
1a. check files/folders in the drive, to see if there is any error (eg reading error, opening error etc.)
1b. correct/fix the above errors (if possible)

2. check the hardware, including CPU, RAM, HDD, CD/DVD drive etc.

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[Gregor]

1a & 1b: At least Scandisk should check your HD for consistency (Boot sector, Directory Structure, Files) and possible bad sectors.
Also wiht newer Bios-es the S.M.A.R.T. option is available ( self monitoring tool for HD - reduces performance/ speed)
2. With some of the motherbords you receive also a CD with tiny program, which monitors your system. You can also inspect the behaviour of various system components with it.

Hope that helps.

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[keith]

And with regards to gregors reply, on 1.a, scan disk should automatically fix errors, which can be a good feature.

Keith

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[Wai_Wai]

Thanks for all your help.

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