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How to use CHKDSK to fix Hard Drive problems on Windows 10 or Windows 11

• Data 14/03/2024
• Autor Catalin Dumitrescu
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The Check Disk tool searches your entire hard drive for errors and fixes them. It is also known as chkdsk because that is the command you use to start it. In the long run, it can truly assist prevent larger issues and data loss, even though it’s not a very interesting tool and can take some time to run. Chkdsk, depending on how it is executed, can accomplish the following two tasks:

• The primary purpose of Chkdsk is to repair any logical file system problems it discovers while scanning a disk drive for file system integrity and metadata. These problems could be caused by misaligned time stamps or file size information about specific files, corrupt entries in a volume’s master file table (MFT), or flawed security descriptors linked to files.
• Optionally, Chkdsk can search for damaged sectors by scanning each sector on a disk volume. There are two types of bad sectors: soft bad sectors, which can happen when data is written incorrectly, and hard bad sectors, which can happen when the disk is physically damaged. By fixing soft bad sectors and designating hard bad sectors so they won’t be utilized again, Chkdsk makes an effort to resolve these issues.

In the properties window, switch to the “Tools” tab and then click the “Check” button. In Windows 7, the button is named “Check Now.”

How to block App Installation on Windows PCs

• Data 14/03/2024
• Autor Catalin Dumitrescu
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Why Block Installing Apps on Windows?

Every user could have their own conditions and use cases. However, the general reasons to block installing new apps or programs may include:

• You don’t want your children to install new apps when using your computer.
• You don’t want your employees to install external apps or programs on their work PCs.
• Your Windows machine already has what it needs, and allowing the installation of new apps may risk your security.
• You may do this to block the potential malicious Windows apps from being installed from any source.

How to Access your Linux (WSL) Files in Windows 10

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How to Reset Microsoft oneDrive on Windows 10 to Fix sync problems

• Data 14/03/2024
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OneDrive cloud storage feature is integrated into Windows 10 and 11. When the OneDrive app runs, it automatically syncs files and folders in the background. If you encounter syncing issues with OneDrive, you may want to reset it completely using the hidden OneDrive.exe /reset command-line switch.

Though not a common occurrence, you may have to reset OneDrive on Windows 10 to fix sync issues occasionally. But, before you reset OneDrive, it’s good to know what happens when you do. You won’t lose any data when you reset OneDrive. All the files stored locally on your PC will remain on your PC, and all those stored in OneDrive will remain in OneDrive.