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09-06-2003, 01:31 AM
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Well if it was caused by software like a virus then it must physically still be good. Use one of those programs that wipe the whole drive clean and then you can reinstall your OS.
If it has gone bad form hardware failure... It can be caused by quite a few things. Physical impact like bumping or dropping it, a power voltage surge or even some faulty part or improperly assembled at the factory. Hard drives are precise mechincal machines with very fast moving parts. If it fails within the warranty period then be sure to check the mfg. web site to learn how to obtain a factory RMA.
The question is not if hard drives will fail but when. All mechanical machine fail sooner or later. Always keep backups of anything you really want to keep.
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09-06-2003, 01:54 AM
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I thought my hard drive failed, but it was actually a conflict between the ATI Raden 9500 and Windows XP...
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09-06-2003, 07:38 AM
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Well I know the hd failed cuz I already sent it in and had it fixed thats why I finally made it back. But what I was asking was maybe when I shut it down it did something to it or if it was just because it was a crappy hd. BTW IT WAS A MAXTOR BUYER BEWARE MINE DIED AFTER ONLY A FEW MONTHS. Thx ne way guys.
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