Solution:
To test the hard disk (where XX is the drive name), run ScanDisk. To run ScanDisk from within Windows, click Start, point to Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click ScanDisk. Click the drive you want to examine for errors.
Click Thorough and then click Start. Running ScanDisk with the Thorough option selected examines the hard disk for physical damage. If damaged data is detected, ScanDisk gives you the option to save the damaged data to a file or to discard the data. Be prepared to let the ScanDisk run for a long time if you have a large disk.
To run ScanDisk from a command prompt outside of Windows, click the Start button, click Shut Down, Restart The Computer In MS-DOS Mode, and then Yes.
Type scandisk : at the command prompt (where is the letter of the hard disk you want to check) and press ENTER. When ScanDisk finishes its initial check, it prompts you to perform a surface scan on the drive. Click Yes or press ENTER.
If ScanDisk is unable to repair damaged data or indicates that the hard disk has physical damage, you may need to have the disk replaced.
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