1. Run command prompt as administrator
Enter "cmd" into the search box (1). Then, right-click "Command Prompt" (2) and select "Run as administrator" (3).
2. Input CHKDSK command
Next, type "chkdsk D: /F/R" into the console (1). "D:" stands for the drive to be inspected.
/F fixes errors automatically
/R scans for corrupt sectors and recovers readable data
Hit [Enter] to run the scan, and repair, if selected. Once complete, you'll see a brief summary.
Depending on the selected drive, you may have to reboot your system to run the scan.
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