Although you can use Windows utilities such as scandisk, chkdsk or error checking (depending on which version of Windows you have) I have found a program called HD Tune to be the most reliable and informative utility to use.
www.hdtune.com
There is a Pro (paid for) version and a free version. Needless to say, I'm using the free version!
Simply select your HDD from the dropdown menu, click on the Error Scan tab and then click on Start.
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