How do I repair my hard drive Windows 8?
Follow these steps:
- Insert the original Windows disc.
- Restart your PC and boot from the disc.
- Click Repair your computer.
- Choose the operating system from the list.
- Click Next.
- Choose Command Prompt.
- When it opens, type the command: chkdsk C: /f /r.
- Press Enter.
How do I test my external hard drive?
You can nevertheless run a manual disk check on an external hard drive via the CHKDSK utility. To launch this utility, right-click the drive in File Explorer and click “Properties.” Click the “Tools” tab, and then click “Check” to launch the CHKDSK utility, which automatically begins scanning the drive for errors.

What is the difference between sfc and CHKDSK?
SFC checks for missing important files of your Windows operating system and restores them from the cache. CHKDSK scans your drive to find bad sectors and tries to fix errors in the file system.
Can external hard drive be repaired?
Generally speaking, the external hard drive errors can be repaired using CMD. What you should note is that regarding “chkdsk f: /f “, the first f should be replaced with the drive letter of the external hard drive.
How do I fix a corrupted Seagate external hard drive?

To get to First Aid:
- Click on the partition to select it. When done correctly, the partition will be highlighted in blue (may vary at some point).
- Click on the First Aid tab.
- Click on “Verify Disk” and if Disk Utility says it’s needed, then run “Repair Disk”.
How do I fix my Seagate external hard drive not working?
Basic hardware troubleshooting steps:
- Try connecting the drive to a different port on the computer.
- If possible, try using a different cable.
- Try using the drive on a different computer.
- Verify the drive light is on.
- Try a different power outlet.