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GCFA · Question #204

When you start your computer, Windows operating system reports that the hard disk drive has bad sectors. What will be your first step in resolving this issue?

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When you start your computer, Windows operating system reports that the hard disk drive has bad sectors. What will be your first step in resolving this issue?

Options

  • ARun the FORMAT command from DOS prompt.
  • BReplace the data cable of the hard disk drive.
  • CRun DEFRAG on the hard drive.
  • DRun SCANDISK with the Thorough option.

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#hard disk#bad sectors#SCANDISK#disk recovery
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