Corrupt files, "dirty bit" errors, and physical hard drive issues.
| Task | Frequency | Tool | |------|-----------|------| | Check Event Logs for errors | Weekly | Event Viewer | | Run SFC /scannow | Monthly | Command Prompt (Admin) | | Check disk health | Monthly | chkdsk or wmic diskdrive get status | | Monitor reliability score | Weekly | Reliability Monitor | | Review startup impact & errors | After new software install | Task Manager > Startup apps | how to check errors in windows 11
Detects faulty RAM that causes crashes, freezes, or data corruption. Corrupt files, "dirty bit" errors, and physical hard