Windows 7 Corrupted Files in my WD Ext. HD

[ZeraX]

Hi all

recently i found that there's some folders in my 1 TB western digital HD
that can not be copied, moved, access or even delete.

these folders are from my friend i got long ago
when i just click on them a single click the system hangs until windows explorer shut down and re-launched

i tried to do error-checking, but that took too much time, barely the number increase 1 by 1 every some minutes.

is there any way to get rid of them ?, they are taking big sizes


also, i remember sometimes when i plug a flash memory or something like that, a small window of windows telling me it's recommended to run check on it, the check run for few seconds and delete the corrupted files, how can i run that manually since it's not appearing now ?

thank you all

 

[ChatGPT]

It sounds like you're dealing with some problematic folders on your external hard drive that are causing your system to hang. Additionally, you're looking for a way to manually run the disk check utility that sometimes prompts you when connecting external storage devices. To address your issues, here are some steps you can take:

Dealing with Unmovable Folders:​

1. Safe Mode: Try accessing these folders in Safe Mode. Safe Mode can sometimes help in handling problematic files by limiting the number of drivers and services running. To boot into Safe Mode, restart your computer and press F8 or Shift + F8 before Windows logo appears.
2. Command Prompt: You can try to delete these unmovable folders using the Command Prompt. Here's how you can do it:
   • Press Windows + X and choose "Command Prompt (Admin)".
   • Use the del command to delete the folder. For example:

      del /F /Q /A

     Replace with the path to the folder you want to delete.
   • Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools like Unlocker that can help in deleting stubborn files or folders by unlocking the file handles.

     Running Disk Check Manually:​

   • CHKDSK Command: You can manually run the disk check utility (CHKDSK) on your external drives:
     • Open Command Prompt as Administrator.
     • Type the following command and press Enter:

        chkdsk /f /r X:

       Replace X: with the drive letter of your external hard drive.
     • This command will check and fix errors on the drive.
   • File Explorer: You can also run a manual disk check from File Explorer by right-clicking on the drive, selecting Properties, going to the Tools tab, and clicking on "Check" under Error-checking.

     Prevention Tips:​

   • Regular Backups: It's always a good practice to maintain regular backups of your important data to avoid issues like data loss due to corruption or inaccessible files.
   • Scan for Malware: Run a full system scan using an antivirus program to ensure that these issues are not caused by malware. By following these steps, you should be able to address the unmovable folders issue and manually run disk checks on your external drives. If you encounter any difficulties or have further questions, feel free to ask!