Bad sector count missing

arnov · arnov's Computer Specs

I ran chkdsk on a drive to check it's integrity. Usually with XP even if there aren't any bad sectors, it will inform you, "0Kb in bad sectors". Does 7 leave out that field if there aren't any?

Thanks!

**Ian** · Ian's Computer Specs

Welcome to the forums arnov

If you want to check for Bad Sectors, you'll need to run chkdsk with the /R switch:

Code:

 
chkdsk /R

That will check for and fix any bad sectors on your drive.

**Nibiru2012** · Nibiru2012's Computer Specs

No it doesn't. You can also access chkdsk by right-clicking on the drive you want to check in the "Computer" window and then re-booting.

**davehc** · davehc's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nibiru2012

No it doesn't. You can also access chkdsk by right-clicking on the drive you want to check in the "Computer" window and then re-booting.

That's new! How do you do that? I don't remember seeing that option.

**Ian** · Ian's Computer Specs

Quote:

Originally Posted by davehc

That's new! How do you do that? I don't remember seeing that option.

In Explorer, right click a drive > Properties > Tools > then click "Check Now" under Error-Checking

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