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Status: Closed Points: 100 Time: 05:31 - Jun 02, 2007
david
My computer has started to freeze after a few minutes of being started up. I checked the event viewer and there is an error with the hard disk, a bad sector. I remember having heard about programs that can solve these kind of issues instead of having to get a new harddisk. I think they sort of protect the bad sectors from being used and the rest works just like normal. Is that the way to solve it and can you recommend any programs that do this? thanks...
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Date:: Jun 03, 2007
Time:: 10:45
I found out that windows has a disk check utility that should serve the purpose. The steps to use it are: - Double-click on My Computer to open the My Computer window. - Select the disk that you want to diagnose and repair. - Choose Properties from the File menu. You should see the Properties window for the drive that you selected. - Choose the Tools tab. - Click the Check Now button under Error Checking Status. - Depending on your version of Windows, choose either "Thorough" or "Scan for and Attempt Recovery of Bad Sectors." - Click on Start. I'm still not sure that it works, since the computer didn't freeze immediately, but it seems to last longer now, so within a couple of days, I should be able to confirm the solution or not.
nidhi
Time:: 12:19
One of my hard drives was doing something similar. It used to make a noise then freeze. Eventually it died. The cause was a power failure which shut down my PC. Problem started straight after. Do you have access to another hard drive? I recommend you perform a backup of your important stuff asap. If u know how to add hard drives, u could try installing windows on a new master or if u have a external, try to backup as much as u can. If no hard drive, u could try burning to DVD/CD or some memory card/usb memory stick. In terms of fixing, what make is your hard disk, do u know? the manufacturer of that drive may have a diagnostics program which u should try. Most manufacturers also offer 3 yr warranty, so u could maybe raise a support call with them. it could be more than just a hard drive..Have u added any memory or something? Sometimes memory incompatability or dodgy PSU unit can cause similar problems. Also check out pcpitstop. Download a small file from there and u can send them the results. Its all free http://www.pcpitstop.com/ Ive a bad feeling there isnt much u can do here. Im not familiar with the types of programs u say, those that avoid bad sectors. I would of thought when using windows, its the low level stuff that would need changing. But first things first - BACKUP!!!
Time:: 12:22
If windows can fix the bad sectors then you should be okay but for how long, I dont know. Still recommend you backup whilst u can.
Date:: Jun 10, 2007
Time:: 11:23
the fix didn't work after all. still haven't found a solution, so it might be true that the end is near... :( i didn't get to try pcpitstop yet, but i'll do that. the warranty is not valid anymore, the laptop is 5 years old, so i suppose it's actually quite "old" for laptops and a surprise that it's been working well until now. It's an ASUS L1400.
Date:: Jun 11, 2007
Time:: 06:23
You dont know how long the disk will last. It could pack up next week or in 2 months time. Nevertheless, use whatever time you may have to get your important stuff backed up and attempt to repair.
Date:: Jun 21, 2007
Time:: 16:38
ok, thanks for the help. I'll let you know if I find any solution or it just dies at seems to be it's fate...
killjoyrapah19
Date:: Feb 23, 2008
Time:: 02:25
im a computer technician student in nabunturan her in philippines please give example atleas 5 disadvantages of ntfs file format? for my in NC2 exam...pleasssss.. help me
dhrouv20101
Date:: May 31, 2010
Time:: 02:14
4th master hard disk error press f1 to resume
luckynasir786
Time:: 06:49
error 7 error 5 harddisk problem please give detail about error
karthig76
Date:: Mar 19, 2011
Time:: 22:11
first u check the hard disk.samsum hard disk checking cd is download the net then apply ur computer.u find the error ,ok.i thing ur hartdisk is sector error.then find the secto error
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dpspraneeth
Date:: Aug 21, 2009
Time:: 05:22
my hard disk is booting goog till the icon comes like windows xp after that again its rebooted , how to solve my problem
vasanthpokiri
Date:: Sep 29, 2009
Time:: 07:37
hey man dont worry when u start the system go to accessories in the start menu and sytem tools and disk defragment if u do this monthly once u will be free from this error or else go to the properties of the disk drive and tools and check now option this will also helps you
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Date:: Nov 14, 2009
chetuinaryanas
Date:: Apr 24, 2010
Time:: 11:52
hi this is chethan. my samsung hard disk which is 80 GB, is not accepting to format and also to install operating system. The error while installation is "The drive cannot be formatted, this is because of hardware or network device malfunction or problem" what shall i do.. Recently i changed it circuit board of the harddisk.. it worked for 1 day and 2 drives was not working. so i decided to format and reinstall the os, then this problem occured. What to do!! Give me some suggestions.. Plz..
jaibhoj
Date:: May 08, 2010
Time:: 13:16
my sata hard disk not taking boot properly after some boot i found message boot failer. kindly tell me how to solve it.
sivaglitz
Date:: Aug 02, 2010
Time:: 08:25
run chkdsk in command mode
baluandruson7
Date:: Oct 13, 2010
Time:: 22:56
shravandundu28
Date:: Feb 02, 2011
Time:: 06:52
just upgrade your ram or clean your ram with rubber or remove the temp file and prefetch file
asishbhatta
Date:: Feb 22, 2011
Time:: 05:00
My harddisk hang in 1st boot........ plz help me.... donot enter in bios setup mode and donet goes in safemode while press F8 keys.. ow can i solve my problems.....
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