Hard Drive Failing?

Vandal63 · 04-13-2007, 11:45 PM

I was just hoping somebody could tell some tell-tale signs if a hard drive is failing. Mine has been taking what seems like an increasing amount of time to load things and st st stuttering a lot in games. Just looking for a general idea of things to look for. Also i just installed Vista maybe just bugs in new OS comin through.

Thanks,

Jarrod

**blackduck30** · 04-14-2007, 01:08 AM

you could try running a diagnostic tool that most drive manufacturers have on there web sites, that should give you some indication

**justpassingby** · 04-14-2007, 04:16 PM

Maybe it's only time you defrag it ?

Tumbleweed36 · 04-14-2007, 04:18 PM

Blackduck has given you a nice course of action. Defragging is also a good idea. If you want the manufacturer's diagnostic, then look under my signature area for the link.

Post back with questions/concerns.

04-13-2007, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Vandal63 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 39 OS: Windows Vista 32	Hard Drive Failing? I was just hoping somebody could tell some tell-tale signs if a hard drive is failing. Mine has been taking what seems like an increasing amount of time to load things and st st stuttering a lot in games. Just looking for a general idea of things to look for. Also i just installed Vista maybe just bugs in new OS comin through. Thanks, Jarrod

04-14-2007, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
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04-14-2007, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
justpassingby Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 6,219 OS: XP Home SP3 / Ubuntu My System	Re: Hard Drive Failing? Maybe it's only time you defrag it ?

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