#storage-monitoring

Windows Event ID 157 – Disk: Disk Error Detected

Event ID 157 indicates a disk error has been detected by the Windows storage subsystem, typically signaling hardware issues, bad sectors, or failing storage devices requiring immediate investigation.

Windows Event ID 7 – Kernel-General: Bad Block Detected on Device

Event ID 7 indicates Windows detected a bad block on a storage device. This critical hardware event signals potential disk failure and requires immediate investigation to prevent data loss.