SEE: Quick glossary: Storage (TechRepublic Premium)įor those running Windows and using mechanical hard drives, the importance is even more pressing because that storage medium remains most vulnerable to immediate failure. The diligent maintenance of our storage devices and the systematic back up of data is still important for Windows 11 users, even in the age of solid-state drives (SSDs) and cloud servers. Whether it is through normal use, mishandling or the mere passage of time, our storage devices are destined to fail and/or become obsolete. There is one indisputable and inevitable truth about storage technology: It will eventually fail. How to find and install the new Windows 11 22H2 update Image: Mark Kaelin Must-read developer coverage For more info, visit our Terms of Use page. This may influence how and where their products appear on our site, but vendors cannot pay to influence the content of our reviews.

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Regular maintenance with a Windows 11 utility may prevent a major catastrophe. Hard drives are destined to fail, resulting in lost data. How and why to run chkdsk to scan and repair a Windows 11 hard drive

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