Disk Error Checking in Windows 8.1

The need to conduct disk error checking in Windows 8.1 arises whenever there is a disk related problem, say, disk read/ write error, or corruption of the hard drive. For best results, it’s recommended to scan your system with ST Cleaner and sweep clean all the junk. Furthermore, here are a few important things you should do to make your computer error-free.

Re-plug Cables

Sometimes your hard drive’s data cables fail to transmit information. This results in read/ write error. Unplug and re-plug both data and power cables of your hard drive and check if the problem still persists.

Replace Cables

If reconnecting the cables again doesn’t fix your problem, try replacing the cables. Buy new data and power cables for your hard drive and plug them up.

Make sure Hard Drive is on Master Connector

Master connector is end of the cable. Make sure your hard drive jumper is set to master connector and not anywhere else.

Do Not Attach Secondary Drive

Do you’ve a secondary drive? If so, do not attach it to the same cable you’re currently using.

Reset your BIOS

Your BIOS configurations are changed. Reset your BIOS to get rid of disk error in Windows 8.1.

1. Restart your PC first.

2. Press Delete or F2 key repeatedly until you see BIOS Configuration screen.

3. As soon as you see the screen, go to Exit Menu | Restore default settings.

4. Save the changes and exit.

Check Disk for Errors

You may have to check the hard disk for errors using Disk CheckUp utility in Windows 8.1.

1. Double click Computer icon.

2. Right click a drive, say C:\

3. Select Properties.

4. Click Tools tab in the new dialog that opens.

5. Click “Check Now” button under “Error-checking” category.

6. Check-up following checkboxes:

• Automatically fix file system errors
• Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors

7. Click the Start button in Disk CheckUp utility to conduct scan and repair process.

8. Remember, you will be asked to reboot your machine as your Windows partition cannot be scanned while it is in use. Schedule a disk check-up scan and then restart.

Remove Malicious Registry Keys

Sometimes an infected machine displays disk read/ write errors. Removing malicious Registry keys is essential in such cases.

1. Press Windows Key + R, type “RegEdit” and click OK.

2. Delete following subkey:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\random
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\run\ random

3. Exit out of the screen.

Remove Trojan Files

You’re experiencing the problem as your system is probably infected by a Trojan horse virus. Delete the files given below. It is highly recommended to scan your system using powerful Antivirus program.

1. Double click Computer icon.

2. Open following folder:

• C:\Windows\System32

3. Delete a file named Ping.exe

4. Open following folder:

• C:\Windows\Assembly\GAC

5. Delete a file named “DHBER.ini”