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Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by z4u, 2006/02/09.

  1. 2006/02/09
    z4u

    z4u Inactive Thread Starter

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    my windows xp crashed and i recieving error when start disk error.
    after then i try install new windows and tried format but only 16 percent then stuck after that i tried to delete the partition and create new partition and tried format again only 24 percent formated and message appear system halted now i m reciving error in startup screen

    SMART failure Predicted on Primary Master... Maxtor 4k040h2

    Warning : Immediately back-up your data and replace your HD drive a failure may be Imminent
    try f1 contineo or del for setup
    how can i fix the hard disk it seems my hard disk partion corupted or can recognize so help me out how can i fix it thanx...
     
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  2. 2006/02/10
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

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    I don't think that your drive is corrupted - more likely it has failed or is about to fail.

    Go to the Maxtor site and download their disk diagnostics software and run it - that should give you a clear picture of the state of the disk.
     
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    SpywareDr

    SpywareDr SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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