How To Perform ScanDisk On Win XP and Win 2K

This is a procedural guide that will teach you how to scan and fix file system errors on XP and Win 2K operating system using a Windows utility called ScanDisk.

ScanDisk is a built-in Windows Utility Tool that provides you the ability to scan and fix errors on your Windows caused by viruses, improper shut down, interrupted installation, and other problems.

Using this tool to scan and correct file errors on your Operating System can mend fatal damage on your system files, improving system performance in the process.

XP and Win2K don't include the DOS SCANDISK utility. However, you can perform the same task using XP's and Win2K's Error Checking feature. To access this feature, perform the following steps:

1. Open Windows Explorer (My Computer).

2. Right-click the drive you want to check, and select Properties from the context menu.

3. Select the Tools tab.

4. Under Error Checking, click Check Now.

5. If you want the scan to automatically attempt to make repairs or check the disk for bad sectors, select those options and click Start.

Remember: This procedure should be done regularly, at least once a month. This frequency should be able to minimize the file system errors on your computer.