Have you ever corrupted my data? Yes or no.

Which of these tools would be the best choice for validating the integrity of your file system?

A) chkdsk

B) format

C) validate

D) defrag

E) A lie detector

The answer: A) chkdsk

The check disk command, or chkdsk, can validate and correct any file system errors. Chkdsk can also examine each physical sector of your hard drive for errors.

Want to know more? Watch “Disk Management Tools.” If you maintain your storage devices properly, they’ll tend to be more efficient and last much longer. In this video, you’ll learn how to manually defragment your hard disks, backup their contents, and check them for any logical or physical errors.