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If your computer begins experiencing problems, resulting in error messages and the occasional system crash, the source could be any number of issues. Without some idea of what’s occurring, you’re left in the dark, with no solution to your issue.

Windows Surface Scanner is a helpful utility that might shed light on where the problems are originating. Completely free, this tool inspects your hard drive, locating any physical errors that exist. We should note that this is not a repair tool, being only a means of diagnosing what might be causing your frustration.

If problems are uncovered and you’re unclear on how to proceed, we’re here to help.

You can download Windows Surface Scanner here.