Simple way to check/scan a HD?

From: Kenton W. Mellott (melken_at_co.tds.net)
Date: 01/30/04 

Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:21:13 -0700

  There must be a simple command that will check or scan a hard drive or
partitions.

Sincerely,

Gregory D. MELLOTT
for Kenton W. MELLOTT and PCD.