How do I stop folder and file corruption? I refomatted and its still happening!

Dan2000 · Jan 18, 2015

I have had problems lately with folders and files getting corrupted, (the corrupted one in file corruption is the black one, its supossed to have a picture and not be totally black, it could also go totally green or purple). I have reformatted the HDD since I have Windows 8.1 on it and did the factory reset only to see it come back to my disappointment. I checked my RAM and my HDD and had no errors appear. What could be causing this?

plodr · Jan 18, 2015

What program did you use to test the RAM?
How did you check your hard drive?

I ask because data corruption can be caused by bad RAM and problems with a hard drive as well as improper startups and shutdowns and power problems.

Also: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=279928
when asking for help, tell us about your computer.

Dan2000 · Jan 18, 2015

I used Crystal Disk info and used Microsoft's RAM test tool.

mdonah · Jan 19, 2015

Dan2000 said: ↑

I used Crystal Disk info and used Microsoft's RAM test tool.
Click to expand...

Please do as plodr requested and look at the link she posted. We need more information and Belarc Adviser will give us the info we need. As Major Attitude points out, do not reveal any of your Product Keys.

plodr · Jan 19, 2015

MS's RAM test is not the best. Try using Memtest 86+
http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/memtest86_ffaa.html
run at least 7 passes. If any errors are reported, even on the first pass, you can stop it because there is a problem with the RAM.

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