Windows XP: How do I run Microsoft Scandisk in Windows XP?
Microsoft Scandisk is found in a different place then in most previous windows versions. • Click on the Start menu • Select My Computer • Use the right mouse button to select the C drive. This will make a new menu appear. • Select Properties • Then select the tools tab. • Under the error checking select check now. • A new screen will show up, one is to automatically fix file system errors and the other is to scan for and detect problems with the hard drive. It is recommended that you select them both. • Click Start • You may be prompted to have Scandisk run when the computer is restarted, click YES when prompted, • You may need to reboot your computer Note:Scandisk takes a very long time to run, so be patient.
