How to Repair Bad Sectors in Windows 7

Preparation

1. Close Any Open Files on the Affected Disk Drive.
2. Now, Click on the Start Button and Go to My Computer.
3. Right-click on the Affected Disk Drive and Choose "Properties" From the Floating Menu That Appears.
4. The Properties Window Will Then Appear on Your Screen.
5. Click on the "Tools" Tab.
6. Click on the "Check Now" Button.
7. Place a Check Mark Within the Box Next to "Scan for and Attempt Recovery of Bad Sectors."
8. Click on the "Start" Button to Repair the Bad Sectors on the Affected Disk Drive.
9. This Procedure May Take Several Minutes, Depending on the Size of the Disk Drive You Are Repairing.
10. When the Repair Process Has Finished, Windows Will Notify You That the Bad Sectors Have Been Repaired.
11. This is How You Can Repair Bad Sectors in Windows 7