Hard drive acting up? It could be hardware issues — here's how to find out

[Windows Central]

If your PC's hard drive is acting up, use these tools on Windows 10 to check the SMART data to find out if the drive is failing.
On Windows 10, in addition to frequently checking and repairing logical errors and other problems on a drive, it's also wise to periodically check whether that rotating platter hard-disk drive (HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD) is still physically reliable to prevent sudden hardware failure, which can ultimately cause data loss.

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