<ul><li>Windows 11 users have reported receiving a 'Scan drive for errors' notification from Security and Maintenance.</li><li>The message may indicate an improper shutdown or potential hard drive issues.</li><li>One solution is to run a CHKDSK scan through Command Prompt by executing chkdsk /x: for the drive.</li><li>Alternatively, users can run the Check Disk utility via File Explorer to scan the drive.</li><li>Performing an antivirus/malware scan or a SMART test can help identify and fix drive issues.</li><li>A system restore may be required if the issue persists, replacing corrupted files and settings.</li><li>The SMART test can determine if a hard drive is failing based on the status result.</li><li>System Restore points can be accessed to revert the system back to a working state.</li><li>Drive errors may result from various factors, including malware attacks or hardware failures.</li><li>CHKDSK utility helps detect and repair hard drive errors by scanning for bad sectors.</li></ul>

How to Fix the ‘Scan Drive for Errors’ Notification on Windows 11

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