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The hard disk is one of the fundamental pieces in a computer since that any problem that may arise will directly affect the user experience. This can translate into problems starting the computer, slowness when navigating the operating system or directly a failure that prevents you from using the computer.
This is why there are programs and tools that are specifically designed to diagnose hard drives and thus be able to identify any type of failure or problems that may be affecting its operation.
In the same way there are tools within the computer system itself that allow these verification processes to be carried out . And it is about them that we are going to talk to you today.
With these three tools that we will explain below, you will be able to diagnose, and in many cases solve, any type of problem that may affect your computer’s hard drive:
1. BIOS
The BIOS is, for practical purposes, the most basic version of the interface that a user can access . In this case it can be used to check the status of the disk.
To access the BIOS user must press the DEL key multiple times while the computer is turning on. At this point the user must access the advanced options and find the corresponding option for verify disk status. It should be noted that this will vary depending on both the name and model of the hard drive, as well as the manufacturer of the computer. two. Defragment and Optimize
Windows has a default function called “Defragment and Optimize”, which helps to improve the efficiency of the hard disk , so this be able to process the information stored in it more quickly and optimally.
Although computers with the most recent operating systems perform this process automatically , users can also force defragmentation and optimization of their computers.
To do this they must enter the name of the function in the Windows search box and follow the instructions that the system will show you . The defragmentation and optimization process may take a few minutes depending on the amount of storage.
3. CHKDSK
Another function that is available in Windows is CHKDSK, which must be executed from the “Command Prompt” application . When executing CHKDSK, the system will ask the user to run when the system is not using the hard disk , once it accepts you just need to restart your computer and CHKDSK will start running.
In this way you will be able to detect any type of problem or inconsistency that may be affecting your performance.
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