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# H2testw (Windows)
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## Required Reading
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This is an add-on section for checking your SD card for errors using h2testw.
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Depending on the size of your SD card and the speed of your computer, this process can take up to several hours!
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2022-04-10 10:37:16 +00:00
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This page is for Windows users only. If you are not on windows, check out the [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)) or [F3XSwift (Mac)](f3xswift-(mac)) pages.
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## What You Need
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* The latest version of [h2testw](https://www.heise.de/ct/Redaktion/bo/downloads/h2testw_1.4.zip)
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## Instructions
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1. Copy `h2testw.exe` from the h2testw `.zip` to your desktop
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1. Insert your SD card into your computer
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1. Run `h2testw.exe`
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1. Select "English"
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1. Click "Select target"
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1. Select your SD card's drive letter
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1. Ensure "all available space" is selected
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1. Click "Write + Verify"
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1. Wait until the process is completed
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::: tip
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If the test shows the result `Test finished without errors`, your SD card is good and you can delete all `.h2w` files on your SD card.
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:::
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::: danger
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If the test shows any other results, your SD card may be corrupted or damaged and you may have to replace it!
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:::
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::: tip
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Return to [Get Started](get-started)
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