To test storage media for errors or to check if you purchased bogus storage media, you can use either use Disk Check that is built into Windows or Media Tester.

To use Disk Check open File Explorer, right-clicking on the drive, selecting Properties, click on the Tools tab and then clicking Check. Even if it says you don’t need to scan the drive, scan it.

Media Tester – open the program, click on the 2 dot browse button next to the Target box. Select the storage media, click OK and choose ‘Write and Verify’.

ref: Maximum PC – Feb 2023, Page 45