Check Disk [chkdsk] is a command you run from the command line or through other utilities to check for errors on your hard drive. Check Disk examines disks and can correct many types of common errors on FAT16, FAT32 and NTFS drives.

Disk partitioning is the act of dividing a hard disk drive (HDD) into multiple logical storage units referred to as partitions, to treat one physical disk drive as if it were multiple disks, so that different file systems can be used on each partition.
People don’t often choose to partition their hard disks, but it has many benefits. Mainly, by partitioning your disk, you can separate your operating system from your data and thus reduce the chances of your data becoming corrupted.

6. The New Simple Volume Wizard. The New Simple Volume Wizard should popup. Click on the Next button to continue.