[SOLVED] My hard drive isn't opening programs

[ThePrinceOfSalt]

My had drive can open programs when they're first installed but as soon as I restart or turn off and turn on my PC the programs refuse to open. Is there an easy way to fix this or will I need to buy a new hard drive?

 

[helpstar]

check the hard drive for errors with its manufacturer´s tool

check windows integrity
open the command prompt as administrator and type DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-open-an-elevated-command-prompt-2618088
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us...em-files/bc609315-da1f-4775-812c-695b60477a93


clean boot
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows


check the memory by running memtest.org usb autoinstaller (bootable USB flash drive)