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Tumbleweed36 · 05-26-2008, 04:23 AM

It is most likely dying, so you need to back up your data immediately or you will lose it. Don't wait and don't use the computer for other things until you get it backed up. Then, replace that drive, because they don't as a rule last much longer than you have had it.

05-26-2008, 04:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,671 OS: XP Professional	Re: Signs of a dying hard drive? It is most likely dying, so you need to back up your data immediately or you will lose it. Don't wait and don't use the computer for other things until you get it backed up. Then, replace that drive, because they don't as a rule last much longer than you have had it. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread. Last edited by Tumbleweed36; 05-26-2008 at 04:24 AM.