What is File System Corruption and How Does It Impact Your Data?
File system corruption occurs when the structure of a drive's file system becomes damaged, making it difficult or impossible for Windows to access your files properly.
Common Causes:
Sudden power loss or improper shutdowns.
Malware or viruses.
Physical damage to the storage drive.
How It Impacts You:
Files may become inaccessible or appear missing.
Your drive might prompt for formatting when connected.
You could experience slower system performance or boot issues.
How to Fix It:
Run CHKDSK: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and type chkdsk /f /r C: (replace "C:" with your drive letter).
Use File Recovery Tools: If files are still missing, try tools like EaseUS or Recuva.
Backup Regularly: To prevent data loss in the future, create backups of important files.
Acting quickly can often minimize the damage and help recover your data!