{"id":144806,"date":"2023-08-04T06:21:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T06:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=144806"},"modified":"2025-07-22T05:11:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:11:46","slug":"fix-scanning-and-repairing-drive-errors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-scanning-and-repairing-drive-errors\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix Scanning and Repairing Drive Errors on Windows"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>I recently started experiencing an error on my laptop<strong>, Scanning and repairing C drive<\/strong> on startup. I tried to boot the system repeatedly, like 8 times, but it is showing the same error every time. I&rsquo;m concerned about my device and its data. Any help to fix the issue will be appreciated!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><p>Scanning and Repairing Drive errors may occur with your system&rsquo;s local disk C: or any external hard drive. You can encounter the error on startup, after updating your graphic card drivers, an improper or forced system shutdown, or on system reboot. Even if your system experiences a power cut or failure, it can show this error on the next boot-up.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The possible reasons behind the issue could be several, but the primary reasons are faulty graphic card drives or a logically damaged hard drive. Due to this error, your system may get stuck in a booting loop, crash frequently or even not boot eventually, putting your device and its data at stake.<\/p><p>The good thing is that you can fix the <strong>Scanning and Repairing<\/strong> <strong>Drive<\/strong> error with the methods discussed here. However, before that, we suggest you back up your system, if possible, or recover data with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a> and troubleshoot the problem.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-fix-scanning-and-repairing-drive-error?\"><strong>How do I Fix Scanning and Repairing Drive Error?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Follow the DIY methods below to fix this error on your Windows system.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-perform-a-hard-reset\"><strong>#1 Perform a Hard Reset<\/strong><\/h3><p>The system may often bring up the disk check screen, mentioning scanning and repairing the drive stuck at 100% completion. In such a situation, try performing a hard reset with the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove all the external devices connected to your system and then turn off your system with the Power key\/button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect the power adapter\/supplier, and press and hold the Power key for about 40 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reconnect the power adapter and check if the system can boot without issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-run-startup-repair\"><strong>#2 Run Startup Repair<\/strong><\/h3><p>Some users reported encountering Scanning and Repairing Drive C on every boot. You may receive this error repetitively, even if you&rsquo;ve tried turning on your PC a couple of times. In this case, you can try running Startup Repair, following the below steps, and see if the problem gets fixed.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have Windows installation media available, use that to start your system. (If not, learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/create-installation-media-for-windows-99a58364-8c02-206f-aa6f-40c3b507420d#:~:text=To%20create%20installation%20media%2C%20go,flash%20drive%20or%20a%20DVD.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">create an installation media<\/a>, and once ready, boot into your system using it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&rsquo;ll see the Install Windows screen. There, click <strong>Next &gt; Repair your computer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-repair-your-computer-on-Windows-Setup-screen-1.jpg\" alt=\"select-repair-your-computer-on-Windows-Setup-screen\" class=\"wp-image-144837 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-repair-your-computer-on-Windows-Setup-screen-1.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-repair-your-computer-on-Windows-Setup-screen-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-repair-your-computer-on-Windows-Setup-screen-1-150x111.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, the <strong>Automatic Repair<\/strong> screen will appear, click <strong>Advanced options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Select-Advanced-options-from-Automatic-Repair-screen-1.jpg\" alt=\"Select-Advanced-options-from-Automatic-Repair-screen\" class=\"wp-image-144838 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Select-Advanced-options-from-Automatic-Repair-screen-1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Select-Advanced-options-from-Automatic-Repair-screen-1-300x106.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Select-Advanced-options-from-Automatic-Repair-screen-1-150x53.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, on the &lsquo;<strong>Choose an option&rsquo;<\/strong> screen, select <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Troubleshoot-from-Choose-an-option-screen-1.jpg\" alt=\"select-Troubleshoot-from-Choose-an-option-screen\" class=\"wp-image-144839 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Troubleshoot-from-Choose-an-option-screen-1.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Troubleshoot-from-Choose-an-option-screen-1-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Troubleshoot-from-Choose-an-option-screen-1-150x96.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the next <strong>Troubleshoot<\/strong> screen, select <strong>Advanced options.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"690\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Advanced-options-on-Troubleshoot-screen-2.jpg\" alt=\"select-Advanced-options-on-Troubleshoot-screen\" class=\"wp-image-144840 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Advanced-options-on-Troubleshoot-screen-2.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Advanced-options-on-Troubleshoot-screen-2-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Advanced-options-on-Troubleshoot-screen-2-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Startup Repair<\/strong> from Advanced options screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Startup-Repair-on-Advanced-options-screen-1.jpg\" alt=\"select-Startup-Repair-on-Advanced-options-screen\" class=\"wp-image-144841 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Startup-Repair-on-Advanced-options-screen-1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Startup-Repair-on-Advanced-options-screen-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Startup-Repair-on-Advanced-options-screen-1-150x88.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once the process is done, select <strong>Shutdown<\/strong>. Finally, boot your system and see if the issue is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-roll-back-graphic-drivers\"><strong>#3 Roll Back Graphic Drivers<\/strong><\/h3><p>In a few cases, the scanning and repairing c drive error started popping up after updating the graphic drivers. In such a case, try rolling back the driver to their older version and see if it solves the problem. Follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + X,<\/strong> open <strong>Start<\/strong> menu, and then select <strong>Device Manager<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"201\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Device-Manager-from-Start-Menu-1.jpg\" alt=\"select-Device-Manager-from-Start-Menu\" class=\"wp-image-144842 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Device-Manager-from-Start-Menu-1.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Device-Manager-from-Start-Menu-1-117x300.jpg 117w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Device-Manager-from-Start-Menu-1-150x385.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, expand <strong>Display adapters<\/strong> category, right-click on the driver and click <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"370\" height=\"368\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/open-Drivers-properties-1.jpg\" alt=\"open-Driver's-properties\" class=\"wp-image-144843 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/open-Drivers-properties-1.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/open-Drivers-properties-1-300x298.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/open-Drivers-properties-1-150x149.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/open-Drivers-properties-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Driver<\/strong> tab and then click <strong>Roll Back Driver<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-ROll-back-driver-on-Drivers-Tab-1.jpg\" alt=\"select-ROll-back-driver-on-Drivers-Tab\" class=\"wp-image-144844 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-ROll-back-driver-on-Drivers-Tab-1.jpg 397w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-ROll-back-driver-on-Drivers-Tab-1-254x300.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-ROll-back-driver-on-Drivers-Tab-1-150x177.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide reason why you&rsquo;re rolling back to the older version and proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"412\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/provide-reason-why-rolling-back-the-driver-1.jpg\" alt=\"provide-reason-why-rolling-back-the-driver\" class=\"wp-image-144845 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/provide-reason-why-rolling-back-the-driver-1.jpg 412w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/provide-reason-why-rolling-back-the-driver-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/provide-reason-why-rolling-back-the-driver-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/provide-reason-why-rolling-back-the-driver-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, close the window and reboot your system to see if the issue is fixed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-boot-the-pc-in-safe-mode-and-run-windows-error-checking-tool\"><strong>#4 Boot the PC in Safe Mode and Run Windows Error Checking Tool<\/strong><\/h3><p>Sometimes, the system can show you scanning and repairing C drive errors on startup. Due to this, you may be unable to boot your system correctly. Hence, try booting your system in Safe Mode and then run Windows&rsquo; built-in error-checking tool. It will help you identify the problem with your disk and troubleshoot the issue.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>File Explorer<\/strong> by pressing <strong>Windows + E<\/strong> and go to <strong>This PC.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on <strong>Local Disk (C:)<\/strong> and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"537\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Open-C-Drive-Properties-1.jpg\" alt=\"Open-C-Drive-Properties\" class=\"wp-image-144846 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Open-C-Drive-Properties-1.jpg 537w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Open-C-Drive-Properties-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Open-C-Drive-Properties-1-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 537px) 100vw, 537px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, go to <strong>Tools<\/strong> tab and there, click <strong>Check<\/strong> under <strong>Error Checking<\/strong> option.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/click-Check-under-Error-checking-option-on-Tools-tab.jpg\" alt=\"click-Check-under-Error-checking-option-on-Tools-tab\" class=\"wp-image-144847 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/click-Check-under-Error-checking-option-on-Tools-tab.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/click-Check-under-Error-checking-option-on-Tools-tab-280x300.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/click-Check-under-Error-checking-option-on-Tools-tab-150x161.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Further, click <strong>Scan drive<\/strong> to proceed.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"542\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Scan-drive-option.jpg\" alt=\"select-Scan-drive-option\" class=\"wp-image-144848 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Scan-drive-option.jpg 542w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Scan-drive-option-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Scan-drive-option-150x63.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 542px) 100vw, 542px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tool will take a few minutes to scan the drive for issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>If it shows any details related to the issues with your hard drive and you see the <strong>Repair<\/strong> option, click on it and complete the repairing process. Once done, restart your system and see if the problem is resolved.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-run-chkdsk-command\"><strong>#5 Run CHKDSK Command<\/strong><\/h3><p>If the Windows Error Checking tool doesn&rsquo;t help you fix the issue, you may try running the CHKDSK command. When this command is run with \/f and \/r attributes, it finds and marks the bad sectors and repairs the logically damaged hard drive. However, it prevents Windows from storing or reading data from those marked bad sectors, eventually causing data loss. Therefore, ensure that you have the system backup available.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open Command Prompt from <strong>Search<\/strong> (<strong>Windows + S<\/strong>) and run it as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the elevated cmd window, type <strong>chkdsk \/f \/r D:<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. (Replace <strong>D:<\/strong> with your own hard drive letter.)<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/run-chkdsk-command-1.jpg\" alt=\"run-chkdsk-command\" class=\"wp-image-144859 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/run-chkdsk-command-1.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/run-chkdsk-command-1-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/run-chkdsk-command-1-150x139.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The command will scan the drive for issues and possibly repair it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-check-your-hard-drive-s-health\"><strong>#6 Check your Hard Drive&rsquo;s Health<\/strong><\/h3><p>Scanning and repairing a drive stuck at 100, 10, or even 0%, your hard drive may not be healthy. You can check the status of your hard drive and then take the right action as required. Follow the steps below:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> from <strong>Windows Search<\/strong> and then open <strong>System and Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"564\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-select-System-and-Security.jpg\" alt=\"now-select-System-and-Security\" class=\"wp-image-144861 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-select-System-and-Security.jpg 564w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-select-System-and-Security-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/now-select-System-and-Security-150x121.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select <strong>Security<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> <strong>Maintenance<\/strong> on the following prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"290\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Security-and-Maintenance.jpg\" alt=\"select-Security-and-Maintenance\" class=\"wp-image-144862 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Security-and-Maintenance.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Security-and-Maintenance-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/select-Security-and-Maintenance-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, click <strong>Maintenance<\/strong> and there, you&rsquo;ll see the <strong>Drive Status<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Maintenance-to-see-Drive-Status.jpg\" alt=\"Click-Maintenance-to-see-Drive-Status\" class=\"wp-image-144863 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Maintenance-to-see-Drive-Status.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Maintenance-to-see-Drive-Status-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Click-Maintenance-to-see-Drive-Status-150x94.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the drive status shows <strong>Bad, Poor<\/strong> or vice versa, drive may have many bad sectors or is severely corrupted.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"note-alert\">\n        <div class=\"tips_container\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tips-con.png\" class=\"img-fluid apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"tips\">\n            <div class=\"tips_content ml-3 pt-3\">\n                <span class=\"f700 fmont\">Bonus Tip &ndash;  <\/span>   You can alternatively use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stellar Data Recovery Professional<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/how-to-check-hard-disk-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check hard disk health<\/a>. It features a Monitor Drive utility to scan your drive and shows the S.M.A.R.T status of your hard drive, with temperature, bad sectors, and chances of your drive to sustain the data recovery process. If the hard drive is severely damaged, you can opt for the Clone Disk feature to clone your system hard drive to prevent further damage and recover data.\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div> \n    <\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts:\"><strong>Final Thoughts:<\/strong><\/h2><p>Scanning and repairing drive errors can occur due to problematic graphic card drivers and corrupted or bad-sectored hard drives. Your system may lead to frequent boot-up errors, crashes, or complete shutdowns due to this error, putting your data at risk. However, the error is fixable with the methods shared in this blog. Further, use<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/support\/kb\/index.php\/article\/recover-data-from-unbootable-system\"> professional data recovery software<\/a> to recover data from a crashed or unbootable Windows system.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently started experiencing an error on my laptop, Scanning and repairing&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-scanning-and-repairing-drive-errors\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix Scanning and Repairing Drive Errors on 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