Open Windows Explorer and right-click on the drive that you want to check. At the bottom, go ahead and click on Properties. Click on the Tools tab and you’ll see a Check button in the Error checking section. In Windows 7, the button is Check Now.

How do I check my computer for errors?

To begin the scan, right-click on the Drive which you wish to check and select Properties. Next, click on Tools tab and under Error-checking, click on the Check button. This option will check the drive for file system errors. If the system detects that there are errors, you will be asked to check the disk.

How do I fix Windows 7 errors?

You can access Startup Repair by clicking Troubleshoot > Advanced Options > Startup Repair on this menu. Windows will ask you for your password and attempt to automatically repair your PC. On Windows 7, you’ll often see the Windows Error Recovery screen if Windows can’t boot properly.