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Windows Data Recovery- Professional 4 minute read

Quick Fix for ‘Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem’

Updated on May 27th, 2021
Isha Rikhi
Written By
Isha Rikhi
Rohit Arora
Approved By
Rohit Arora

Summary: Here are the quick fixes to resolve “Windows detected a hard disk problem” issue and solution to recover data from a failing hard disk drive using Stellar Data Recovery software.

Quick Fix for ‘Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem’

“Windows detected a hard disk problem” is one of the most frequently asked questions on several tech posts and forums. Such hard disk error in Windows always comes up with many terrible consequences. It usually happens due to file system error, virus intrusion, disk errors, etc.

Quick fix for Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem

IMPORTANT NOTE: A few blog post on the internet suggests disabling ‘Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem’ error message. However, we highly recommend not to follow such guides. Disabling the error message won’t help; instead, it worsens the situation as you won’t be able to know if your hard drive is suffering from an issue. This could be disastrous as you may lose entire data due to drive failure if appropriate steps are not taken to resolve the problem quickly.

Contents

  • There are Various Other Reasons for the Error:
  • The Consequence of a Failing Hard Disk:
  • Solution For Data Recovery From a Failing Hard Disk
  • Follow the below troubleshooting solutions as a quick fix for the hard disk problem in Windows.
  • Quick Tip to Prevent Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem
  • Conclusion

There are Various Other Reasons for the Error:

  • System error such as registry error.
  • Hard disk failure.
  • Improper operations.
  • Virus or malware attack.
  • Drive removal without ejecting the volume(s).
  • Bad sectors on the hard drive.

The Consequence of a Failing Hard Disk:

Several difficulties strike when computer reports the “Windows detected a hard disk problem” error. Below are a few examples:

  1. System files get corrupt.
  2. System freezes frequently.
  3. Hard disk drive encounters data loss.
  4. PC turns into unbootable state or stops responding.
  5. The system runs into trouble like Blue Screen of Death.

Solution For Data Recovery From a Failing Hard Disk

You can always fix problems detected by the hard disk but first, back up your files to prevent data loss. However, in case it is too late, and your hard drive has stopped working entirely, trust Editor’s Choice Stellar Data Recovery Professional to get back the lost files.

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The software comes with Drive Monitor utility. Use the inbuilt Monitor Drive option to check disk health, scan for bad sectors, and if required, clone the drive to safeguard data.

Follow the below troubleshooting solutions as a quick fix for the hard disk problem in Windows.

The solutions work for all hard drive whether it’s an external hard disk that detects a problem and internal hard drive suffering from any problem.

quick fix for the hard disk problem in Windows.

Case 1: Logical Disk Failure

Method 1: Run Disk Error Checking Utility or CHKDSK

The error checking tool checks and repairs hard disk error in Windows 10, 8.1, 8, and 7 for FAT (FAT16/FAT32) and NTFS file systems. Follow the below mentioned steps:

  1. Close all the open applications.
  2. Open the File Explorer by pressing Win + E command altogether.
  3. Right-click on the affected drive and open ‘Properties’.
  4. In the Properties window, click the ‘Tools’ tab and then click on the ‘Check’ option listed under the Error-Checking column.
  5. Click on the ‘Scan Drive’ option.

Alternatively, you can run CHKDSK scan via command prompt by typing chkdsk /f /r X: where X is the drive letter. After its successful completion, restart the system. Most probably, this fixes the detected problem with the hard drive.

Method 2: Run Anti-virus Program

Sometimes the reason for the error is virus or spyware; therefore, removing the malware can potentially resolve the issue. To address this, use a reliable antivirus or anti-malware app. Then scan the drive or volume to remove the spyware or malicious content.

Case 2: System Failure/Problem

Method 1: Use System File Checker (SFC)

System File Checker is a Windows inbuilt command line tool to check system file integrity. Here are the steps to use it:

  1. Go to the Start button.
  2. In the search bar, type cmd.
  3. Right-click and choose the “Run as administrator” option.
  4. Under the command prompt, enter sfc /scannow.
  5. Press ‘Enter‘.
Use System File Checker (SFC)

This fix is quick and efficient. The SFC scan rectifies system file integrity problems. It scans all the protected system files and replaces found corrupt or damaged system file with a backup copy from the cache.

NOTE: In some case, if the replaceable file copy is not found in the cache, the system will ask for a Windows installer or repair media to access the unavailable system file.

Method 2: Reinstall Windows

For all unresolved and re-occurring system problems, the best fix is to reinstall Windows operating system. Ensure complete system backup, and system partition has enough free space before reinstalling Windows.

Quick Tip to Prevent Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem

  1. Keep a backup of your critical data. Preferably, create at least two backups – one on cloud and another on a local external storage.
  2. Run scheduled chkdsk scans to fix file system errors and hard drive problems.
  3. Install a reliable antivirus or anti-malware protection.
  4. Ensure proper ventilation to avoid drive overheating.
  5. Use the ‘Monitor Drive’ tool in Stellar Data Recovery Professional to scan bad sectors and monitor the health of the connected drives on the go.
  6. Always eject the drive volume before unplugging the external storage media.

Conclusion

The blog post highlights the possible reasons for “Windows detected a hard disk problem” error along with the result-driven solutions, and smart tips to get rid of it. But always keep in mind to take the backup of the data and if you don’t have a backup ready, use Stellar Data Recovery Professional for Windows to recover the lost and deleted data.

About The Author

isha

Isha is a technical blogger and data recovery expert. She has experience in Windows data recovery. She writes about technical tips and tutorials.

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12 comments

  1. GIRINADH says:
    November 25, 2020 at 6:14 pm

    Hi Isha Rinkhi, recently my pc HDD (Seagate) 1TB capacity. Suddenly pc is turned off unable to boot up, even though I tried not showing anything. I checked in bios but my HDD not detected but it is running and able to hear the clicking sound. I tried another HDD with the same pc its working fine and this HDD to another pc but no use. Is there any possible way to get my data back? Can I expect any proper solution ASAP? Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      November 26, 2020 at 9:06 am

      Hi Girinadh, kindly look at the cables reaching the hard disk. Here you can disconnect both power cable and data cable and plug them back in. Sometimes it can become the cause of not showing the HDD in BIOS. Secondly, if your HDD making some clicking noise, it can be a sign of hard drive failure. Take a backup of your drive and take it to the nearest service centers. Thanks

      Reply
  2. Debbie Grace says:
    December 30, 2019 at 11:45 am

    Hi my system freezing small instant of time but this error is not showing. Is it symptoms of hard drive failure?

    Reply
    1. Satyeshu Kumar says:
      December 31, 2019 at 6:06 am

      Hello Debbie,
      If your system is freezing so it may be several reasons like too many apps running, driver issues, operating system issues, hardware misconfiguration, malware and so on. So check accordingly, still, your system faces the same problem. So you can check your hard drive with drive monitors. Drive monitor is the inbuilt utility of Stellar Data Recovery Professional.

      Reply
  3. lotus says:
    October 22, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Hi,
    I dont have any problem about those error 5 examples..yet..but i get this message evry 5 minutes..tell me what to do.thanx

    Reply
    1. Satyeshu Kumar says:
      October 30, 2019 at 5:41 am

      Hello Lotus,
      If you don’t have any consequence of a Failing Hard Disk so here I will suggest you reinstall Windows. It will fix your problem. It may be not showing again after reinstallation. Thanks.

      Reply
  4. Ada Rice says:
    March 11, 2019 at 3:12 am

    Can there be slightest of chance of any data recovery from broken hard drive
    Manufacturer: WD 2 TB 2018 Purchase

    Reply
    1. Satyeshu Kumar says:
      March 11, 2019 at 3:46 am

      Hello Ada,

      The chances of recovery using DIY data recovery software is slim to none. But we suggest to go for data recovery services either someone available near your location or you can contact us support[@]stellarinfo.com

      Reply
  5. Shiney says:
    July 18, 2018 at 5:27 am

    Does the recovery software work in case of physical damage to the hard drive?

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      July 19, 2018 at 4:09 am

      Hello Shiney,

      Usually in case of physical damage to hard drive its best to immediately take your hard drive to the data recovery expert. You can enjoy our data recovery services also.

      Reply
  6. Jim Morison says:
    April 17, 2018 at 10:21 am

    Thanks for the informative product video on the blog post. It’s really helpful to me.

    Reply
    1. Isha Rikhi says:
      April 17, 2018 at 10:52 am

      Hello Jim,

      Thanks for the feedback. We will try to include more videos, infographics in future.

      Reply

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Table of Contents    

  1. There are Various Other Reasons for the Error:
  2. The Consequence of a Failing Hard Disk:
  3. Solution For Data Recovery From a Failing Hard Disk
  4. Follow the below troubleshooting solutions as a quick fix for the hard disk problem in Windows.
  5. Quick Tip to Prevent Windows Detected a Hard Disk Problem
  6. Conclusion

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