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The first installment of computers tips generated a lot of questions, the number one question being about SCANDISK and it’s importance. It is true that SCANDISK is probably the most important utility that users can run on their computer to keep it functioning properly. The scandisk utility examines your hard drive for physical errors and for file and folder problems. Hard drive surface errors are a common result of normal wear and tear. File and folder problems are a normal part of computer operation. Using SCANDISK regularly will help eliminate these kinds of errors. Use SCANDISK if your computer has trouble starting or if Windows or an appplication performs erratically. In Windows 95/98: To check files and folders for errors
In Windows XP (Home and Professional): To check files and folders for errors
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One of the biggest questions is "How often should I run SCANDISK?" SCANDISK is much like changing the oil in your car. Your car won’t blow up (this is not a guarantee, only an observation, if your car blows up, don’t call me) if you go past the recommended oil change interval by 1000 miles. What happens at 5,000 miles, 10,000 miles or 20,000 miles? I’m not willing to roll the dice to find out. I have had customers that have had their computers for over year and NEVER ran SCANDISK. Tempting fate absolutely.
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