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August 27th 07, 05:02 AM
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Is my HDD fubar?
my pc,
CPU: (Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX6850 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 8MB L2 Cache 64-bit * CD: LiteOn LH-20A1H 20X Double Layer DVD+-RW Super Allwrite + Lightscribe Technology * FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS * HDD: Single Hard Drive (200GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD * MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard * MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (OCZ Value Select or Major Brand) * NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD * OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit Edition) * POWERSUPPLY: Hiper Type-M SLI/Crossfire Ready 580 Watt Power Supply * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports * VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express Video Card the problem, various programs that worked when i installed them have now stopped working (oblivion,bioshock,fear,printmaster etc)and i get a box up that says "...exe has stopped working" (sometimes instead of ...exe it has the name of the program instead). and sometimes if i manage to get the program to run it'll get so far then the whole computer freezes and i have to press restart. I have run chkdsk and it got to "chkdsk is verifying filedata (stage 4 of 5) then it froze.the HDD light just stayed on no flickering like it does when hdd is being accessed...i left it like that for 5-6mins just in case,then pressed restart button ,chkdsk ran again,, same result! everything is either patched up with the latest patches or has the latest drivers, i've checked for viruses and malware etc, is my HDD fubar? should i just buy a new hdd or is it a software/vista problem? cheers! -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! 
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August 27th 07, 05:07 AM
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Is my HDD fubar?
A great Vista troubleshooting story:
http://edbott.com/weblog/ Vista finally stable for me, (no) thanks to a cable! http://dmoisan.spaces.live.com/blog/...702A!229.entry -- Carey Frisch Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User ---------------------------------------------------------------------- "backudog" wrote: my pc, CPU: (Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX6850 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 8MB L2 Cache 64-bit * CD: LiteOn LH-20A1H 20X Double Layer DVD+-RW Super Allwrite + Lightscribe Technology * FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS * HDD: Single Hard Drive (200GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD * MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard * MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (OCZ Value Select or Major Brand) * NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD * OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit Edition) * POWERSUPPLY: Hiper Type-M SLI/Crossfire Ready 580 Watt Power Supply * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports * VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express Video Card the problem, various programs that worked when i installed them have now stopped working (oblivion,bioshock,fear,printmaster etc)and i get a box up that says "...exe has stopped working" (sometimes instead of ...exe it has the name of the program instead). and sometimes if i manage to get the program to run it'll get so far then the whole computer freezes and i have to press restart. I have run chkdsk and it got to "chkdsk is verifying filedata (stage 4 of 5) then it froze.the HDD light just stayed on no flickering like it does when hdd is being accessed...i left it like that for 5-6mins just in case,then pressed restart button ,chkdsk ran again,, same result! everything is either patched up with the latest patches or has the latest drivers, i've checked for viruses and malware etc, is my HDD fubar? should i just buy a new hdd or is it a software/vista problem? cheers! -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation!
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August 27th 07, 11:49 AM
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Is my HDD fubar?
"backudog" wrote in message
... my pc, CPU: (Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX6850 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 8MB L2 Cache 64-bit * CD: LiteOn LH-20A1H 20X Double Layer DVD+-RW Super Allwrite + Lightscribe Technology * FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS * HDD: Single Hard Drive (200GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD * MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard * MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (OCZ Value Select or Major Brand) * NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD * OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit Edition) * POWERSUPPLY: Hiper Type-M SLI/Crossfire Ready 580 Watt Power Supply * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports * VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express Video Card the problem, various programs that worked when i installed them have now stopped working (oblivion,bioshock,fear,printmaster etc)and i get a box up that says "...exe has stopped working" (sometimes instead of ...exe it has the name of the program instead). and sometimes if i manage to get the program to run it'll get so far then the whole computer freezes and i have to press restart. I have run chkdsk and it got to "chkdsk is verifying filedata (stage 4 of 5) then it froze.the HDD light just stayed on no flickering like it does when hdd is being accessed...i left it like that for 5-6mins just in case,then pressed restart button ,chkdsk ran again,, same result! everything is either patched up with the latest patches or has the latest drivers, i've checked for viruses and malware etc, is my HDD fubar? should i just buy a new hdd or is it a software/vista problem? cheers! -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! I agree that you should change the cable, but it would also make sense to go to your HD manufacturer's web site and download their diagnostic software to see what it tells you.
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August 27th 07, 12:54 PM
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Is my HDD fubar?
-- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! "PvdG42" wrote: "backudog" wrote in message ... my pc, CPU: (Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX6850 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 8MB L2 Cache 64-bit * CD: LiteOn LH-20A1H 20X Double Layer DVD+-RW Super Allwrite + Lightscribe Technology * FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS * HDD: Single Hard Drive (200GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD * MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard * MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (OCZ Value Select or Major Brand) * NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD * OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit Edition) * POWERSUPPLY: Hiper Type-M SLI/Crossfire Ready 580 Watt Power Supply * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports * VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express Video Card the problem, various programs that worked when i installed them have now stopped working (oblivion,bioshock,fear,printmaster etc)and i get a box up that says "...exe has stopped working" (sometimes instead of ...exe it has the name of the program instead). and sometimes if i manage to get the program to run it'll get so far then the whole computer freezes and i have to press restart. I have run chkdsk and it got to "chkdsk is verifying filedata (stage 4 of 5) then it froze.the HDD light just stayed on no flickering like it does when hdd is being accessed...i left it like that for 5-6mins just in case,then pressed restart button ,chkdsk ran again,, same result! everything is either patched up with the latest patches or has the latest drivers, i've checked for viruses and malware etc, is my HDD fubar? should i just buy a new hdd or is it a software/vista problem? cheers! -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! I agree that you should change the cable, but it would also make sense to go to your HD manufacturer's web site and download their diagnostic software to see what it tells you. ok my hdd is a maxtor one? so went and downloaded the diagnostic wotsit(seagate for windows?) from thier site installed it ,ran it, and IT CRASHED!! came up with this"Unhandled exeption has occured in your application. Object variable or with block variable not set." under details i got this: See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ************** System.NullReferenceException: Object variable or With block variable not set. at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Symbols.Con tainer..ctor(Object Instance) at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.NewLateBind ing.LateGet(Object Instance, Type Type, String MemberName, Object[] Arguments, String[] ArgumentNames, Type[] TypeArguments, Boolean[] CopyBack) at SeaToolsforWindows.frmSTXMain.Run_Script(Byte testFunction, String script) at SeaToolsforWindows.frmSTXMain.LocalizeTool(String locale_name) at SeaToolsforWindows.frmSTXMain.frmSTXMain_Load(Obje ct sender, EventArgs e) at System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Mes sage& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Mess age& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) ************** Loaded Assemblies ************** mscorlib Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll ---------------------------------------- SeaToolsforWindows Assembly Version: 1.1.0.7 Win32 Version: 1.1.0.7 CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Seagate/SeaTools%20for%20Windows/SeaToolsforWindows.exe ---------------------------------------- Microsoft.VisualBasic Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Windows.Forms Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll ---------------------------------------- System Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Drawing Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Runtime.Remoting Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Xml Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll ---------------------------------------- SeagateDriveControls Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0 CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Seagate/SeaTools%20for%20Windows/SeagateDriveControls.DLL ---------------------------------------- SpawnCLR Assembly Version: 1.0.2658.20708 Win32 Version: CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Seagate/SeaTools%20for%20Windows/SpawnCLR.DLL ---------------------------------------- msvcm80 Assembly Version: 8.0.50727.762 Win32 Version: 8.00.50727.762 CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/WinSxS/x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727. 762_none_10b2f55f9bffb8f8/msvcm80.dll ---------------------------------------- ************** JIT Debugging ************** To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer (machine.config) must have the jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section. The application must also be compiled with debugging enabled. For example: configuration system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" / /configuration When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer rather than be handled by this dialog box.
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August 27th 07, 12:58 PM
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Is my HDD fubar?
ok went to maxtor website downloaded diagnostic tool (seagate for windows?)
installed it, ran it, and IT CRASHED!! it came up with this: Unhandled exception has occured in your application. object variable or with block variable not set. under details it had this: See the end of this message for details on invoking just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box. ************** Exception Text ************** System.NullReferenceException: Object variable or With block variable not set. at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.Symbols.Con tainer..ctor(Object Instance) at Microsoft.VisualBasic.CompilerServices.NewLateBind ing.LateGet(Object Instance, Type Type, String MemberName, Object[] Arguments, String[] ArgumentNames, Type[] TypeArguments, Boolean[] CopyBack) at SeaToolsforWindows.frmSTXMain.Run_Script(Byte testFunction, String script) at SeaToolsforWindows.frmSTXMain.LocalizeTool(String locale_name) at SeaToolsforWindows.frmSTXMain.frmSTXMain_Load(Obje ct sender, EventArgs e) at System.EventHandler.Invoke(Object sender, EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnLoad(EventArgs e) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.OnCreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl(Boolean fIgnoreVisible) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.CreateControl() at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ScrollableControl.WndProc(Mes sage& m) at System.Windows.Forms.ContainerControl.WndProc(Mess age& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WmShowWindow(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Form.WndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.O nMessage(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.W ndProc(Message& m) at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam) ************** Loaded Assemblies ************** mscorlib Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll ---------------------------------------- SeaToolsforWindows Assembly Version: 1.1.0.7 Win32 Version: 1.1.0.7 CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Seagate/SeaTools%20for%20Windows/SeaToolsforWindows.exe ---------------------------------------- Microsoft.VisualBasic Assembly Version: 8.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 8.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/Microsoft.VisualBasic/8.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/Microsoft.VisualBasic.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Windows.Forms Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll ---------------------------------------- System Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Drawing Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Runtime.Remoting Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Runtime.Remoting/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Runtime.Remoting.dll ---------------------------------------- System.Xml Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.312 (rtmLHS.050727-3100) CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll ---------------------------------------- SeagateDriveControls Assembly Version: 1.0.0.0 Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0 CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Seagate/SeaTools%20for%20Windows/SeagateDriveControls.DLL ---------------------------------------- SpawnCLR Assembly Version: 1.0.2658.20708 Win32 Version: CodeBase: file:///C:/Program%20Files/Seagate/SeaTools%20for%20Windows/SpawnCLR.DLL ---------------------------------------- msvcm80 Assembly Version: 8.0.50727.762 Win32 Version: 8.00.50727.762 CodeBase: file:///C:/Windows/WinSxS/x86_microsoft.vc80.crt_1fc8b3b9a1e18e3b_8.0.50727. 762_none_10b2f55f9bffb8f8/msvcm80.dll ---------------------------------------- ************** JIT Debugging ************** To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this application or computer (machine.config) must have the jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section. The application must also be compiled with debugging enabled. For example: configuration system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" / /configuration When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer rather than be handled by this dialog box. whats that all mean and what do i do? -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! "PvdG42" wrote: "backudog" wrote in message ... my pc, CPU: (Quad-Core)Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme QX6850 @ 3.00GHz 1333FSB 8MB L2 Cache 64-bit * CD: LiteOn LH-20A1H 20X Double Layer DVD+-RW Super Allwrite + Lightscribe Technology * FAN: INTEL LGA775 CERTIFIED CPU FAN & HEATSINK + 3 EXTRA CASE FANS * HDD: Single Hard Drive (200GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 8MB Cache 7200RPM HDD * MOTHERBOARD: (Quad-Core Supports) Asus P5N-E nForce 650i SLI Chipset LGA775 FSB1333 DDR2 Mainboard * MEMORY: (Req.DDR2 MainBoard)2GB (2x1GB) PC6400 DDR2/800 Dual Channel Memory (OCZ Value Select or Major Brand) * NETWORK: ONBOARD 10/100 NETWORK CARD * OS: Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium (32-bit Edition) * POWERSUPPLY: Hiper Type-M SLI/Crossfire Ready 580 Watt Power Supply * SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO * USB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports * VIDEO: NEW!!! NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB 16X PCI Express Video Card the problem, various programs that worked when i installed them have now stopped working (oblivion,bioshock,fear,printmaster etc)and i get a box up that says "...exe has stopped working" (sometimes instead of ...exe it has the name of the program instead). and sometimes if i manage to get the program to run it'll get so far then the whole computer freezes and i have to press restart. I have run chkdsk and it got to "chkdsk is verifying filedata (stage 4 of 5) then it froze.the HDD light just stayed on no flickering like it does when hdd is being accessed...i left it like that for 5-6mins just in case,then pressed restart button ,chkdsk ran again,, same result! everything is either patched up with the latest patches or has the latest drivers, i've checked for viruses and malware etc, is my HDD fubar? should i just buy a new hdd or is it a software/vista problem? cheers! -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! I agree that you should change the cable, but it would also make sense to go to your HD manufacturer's web site and download their diagnostic software to see what it tells you.
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August 28th 07, 01:29 PM
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Is my HDD fubar?
"backudog" wrote in message
... ok went to maxtor website downloaded diagnostic tool (seagate for windows?) installed it, ran it, and IT CRASHED!! it came up with this: You say you have a Maxtor drive and you downloaded the SeaTools? Try downloading the Maxtor utility offered he http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/sup...axtor_desktop/ If you continue to have issues, contact Seagate/Maxtor technical support and report your problem to them and request assistance.
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August 28th 07, 07:24 PM
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Is my HDD fubar?
tried to download the utilities one but kept shunting me to the seatools
page! anywho, ran chkdsk again, found no probs, ran avg anti virus , no probs, even downloaded and ran windows memory diagnostic program(just in case) and no probs! but on another forum someone suggested turning off windows defender, so i did and, bugger me they work again! could the answer really be as simple as that?! -- If u can keep ur head when all those around u r losing theirs...then u haven''t realised the seriousness of the situation! "PvdG42" wrote: "backudog" wrote in message ... ok went to maxtor website downloaded diagnostic tool (seagate for windows?) installed it, ran it, and IT CRASHED!! it came up with this: You say you have a Maxtor drive and you downloaded the SeaTools? Try downloading the Maxtor utility offered he http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/sup...axtor_desktop/ If you continue to have issues, contact Seagate/Maxtor technical support and report your problem to them and request assistance.
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August 30th 07, 12:28 PM
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Is my HDD fubar?
"backudog" wrote in message
... tried to download the utilities one but kept shunting me to the seatools page! anywho, ran chkdsk again, found no probs, ran avg anti virus , no probs, even downloaded and ran windows memory diagnostic program(just in case) and no probs! but on another forum someone suggested turning off windows defender, so i did and, bugger me they work again! could the answer really be as simple as that?! -- Possibly, but I have Windows Defender running here on five different PC's using both XP and Vista, and zero issues. It's possible you Defender installation is borked (BTW, going back through the thread, I don't see which Windows you are using). You might consider uninstalling, then reinstalling WD.
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