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and I'm nervous about it. Here is the history on my computer it is 18 to 20 years old and lately the harddrive has been making a very loud noise while freezing up on me a lot my computer is running like a very slow snail I don't want to do a defrag on it because I'm afraid that it will mess up the harddrive even more. What should I do? :(
 

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.4 GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion g7 series
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Memory
4 GB
Hard Drives
DVD/CD Roms
Case
Charcoal Gray
Cooling
Internal Fan
Keyboard
Duel Keyboard with Side Number Pad included and not USB #Pad
Mouse
G.E. Gray & Black Laser Mouse with Cord.
Internet Speed
Earthlink High Speed Wifi
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Firefox and Google Chrome.
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I use the computer to practice my typing skills,
but I really like to play online dressup games.
Copy your data off to a network share or external drive or even a thumb drive ASAP! (Unless you already have your personal files backed up regularly)

After that, start looking for a new drive and look forward to complete reinstall of everything. Or a new computer... even the cheapest computer/laptop you can get will be about 100 times better than anything "18-20 years old" :)
 

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Windows 7 x64 Ultimatei7 96012 Gig Corsair DominatorNvidia 480
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Scratch built
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
i7 960
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D
Memory
12 Gig Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 480
Sound Card
Maudio Delta 44 + breakout box
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U2410 24in and Samsung 21 dual monitors
Screen Resolution
1920x1200 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Primary: Intel X-25M G2 160G SSD
Secondary: Segate baracuda 1.0 TB
HDs in AHCI mode.
PSU
Corasair TX850
Case
Cooler Master HAF
Cooling
Corsair H50
Keyboard
Logitech G15 + N52 game pad
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
15kbs down 4.5kbps up
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WEI 7.6
CPU & RAM 7.6
Graphics 7.9
Hard disk 7.7
I would backup your data to a few floppies before the drive goes out.
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64bitIntel i7 3770K16GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3XFX HD6950 2GB EyeFinity
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HAL-9000
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
Intel i7 3770K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z77
Memory
16GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD6950 2GB EyeFinity
Sound Card
Logitech G35 & Sennheiser PC135 & VIA HD
Monitor(s) Displays
23" HP 2310e, 23" Samsung B2230, 21.5" Viewsonic
Screen Resolution
5760x1080
Hard Drives
16TB of Storage
128GB & 256GB Crucial M4 SSD's, 2X 1TB WD Black, 3x 2TB WD, 3x 2TB Samsung F4, 1.5TB Seagate, WD 500GB,
PSU
Antec True Power New 650watt
Case
Cooler Master HAF-932
Cooling
Corsair H60 Hydro Cooler, 3x 230mm Fans, 2x120mm Fan
Keyboard
Logitech G15 and G13
Mouse
Logitech G700 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
50/10 Mbit
Other Info
Speakers : Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Studio Monitors , APC RS 1200 UPS, HP 4500DN Color Laser, HP P1006 mono Laser, Kodak 8500 Dye-Sub, Epson 1280 inkjet, Epson Worforce 610 MFC
Wow what brand of computer do you have that is still working after 18 to 20 years and how big is the hard drive:D
 

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Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 ProIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz12 GB(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeFo...
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
Keyboard
Backlite
Antivirus
MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
CPU: Intel I5 4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz.
CPU COOLER: Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z87-A.
MEMORY: Kingston HyperX 2x4 GB.
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 650 TI.
PSU: Corsair TX750.
DRIVES: (1) Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (2) Western Digital blue 500 GB 7200 RPM.
Bongo said:
Wow what brand of computer do you have that is still working after 18 to 20 years and how big is the hard drive:D
Click to expand...

Yeah, no kidding....if the PC & HD are still going after 18-20 years...considering the average lifespan of a HD nowadays is considered what...5 - 7 years?
 

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Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1,...Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHzNot much with my ADHDATI Radeon HD 4350
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Hell oh Well
OS
Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1, Win 10
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz
Memory
Not much with my ADHD
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350
Monitor(s) Displays
24" HDTV/Monitor
Screen Resolution
Blurry after a Scotch or 2
Hard Drives
1 HDD 250 GB, 1 HDD 1 TB, 3 - 1 TB Externals
Case
Don't get on my case...man :D
Cooling
I have an Air Conditioner & Diet Pepsi
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg
Mouse
10 yr old MS optical mouse that still works
Internet Speed
Never fast enough
Antivirus
Various
Browser
Various
Yeah why did I even mention "Thumbdrive"... even "Networking" may be sketchy :D
 

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Windows 7 x64 Ultimatei7 96012 Gig Corsair DominatorNvidia 480
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Scratch built
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
i7 960
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D
Memory
12 Gig Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 480
Sound Card
Maudio Delta 44 + breakout box
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U2410 24in and Samsung 21 dual monitors
Screen Resolution
1920x1200 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Primary: Intel X-25M G2 160G SSD
Secondary: Segate baracuda 1.0 TB
HDs in AHCI mode.
PSU
Corasair TX850
Case
Cooler Master HAF
Cooling
Corsair H50
Keyboard
Logitech G15 + N52 game pad
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
15kbs down 4.5kbps up
Other Info
WEI 7.6
CPU & RAM 7.6
Graphics 7.9
Hard disk 7.7
Hi Everyone,

Thank you for the advice,
I have backed up everything I care about in terms of files, pictures etc.
I will be getting a new laptop anyway.
---------------------------------------------------------------
This is the information about my computer:
PC Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
Computer Model: OptiPlex GX 240
Motherboard Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
Computer Product: OptiPlex GX 240
CPU Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20 GHz
Version x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4
-------------------------------------------
Page File Size 576 Mb
Page File Free 94%
Physical Memory Size 383 Mb
Physical Memory Free 24%
Disk Type Fixed Disk
Disk I.D. C drive
Total Disk Space 37.2Gb
Free Disk Space 30.5Gb
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.4 GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion g7 series
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Memory
4 GB
Hard Drives
DVD/CD Roms
Case
Charcoal Gray
Cooling
Internal Fan
Keyboard
Duel Keyboard with Side Number Pad included and not USB #Pad
Mouse
G.E. Gray & Black Laser Mouse with Cord.
Internet Speed
Earthlink High Speed Wifi
Antivirus
M. S. E.
Browser
Firefox and Google Chrome.
Other Info
I use the computer to practice my typing skills,
but I really like to play online dressup games.
The HD in my 7 year old laptop did the same thing, I never kept anything important on it that wasn't elsewhere so no big deal. Even jumping 7 years was a lifetime in computer progress :D

I was going to stick a new cheap HD in it and get it running again to give away but it got stolen instead. Hope they enjoy the dead lappy!
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 x64 Ultimatei7 96012 Gig Corsair DominatorNvidia 480
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Scratch built
OS
Windows 7 x64 Ultimate
CPU
i7 960
Motherboard
Asus P6X58D
Memory
12 Gig Corsair Dominator
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 480
Sound Card
Maudio Delta 44 + breakout box
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell UltraSharp U2410 24in and Samsung 21 dual monitors
Screen Resolution
1920x1200 and 1280x1024
Hard Drives
Primary: Intel X-25M G2 160G SSD
Secondary: Segate baracuda 1.0 TB
HDs in AHCI mode.
PSU
Corasair TX850
Case
Cooler Master HAF
Cooling
Corsair H50
Keyboard
Logitech G15 + N52 game pad
Mouse
Logitech MX518
Internet Speed
15kbs down 4.5kbps up
Other Info
WEI 7.6
CPU & RAM 7.6
Graphics 7.9
Hard disk 7.7
fseal said:
The HD in my 7 year old laptop did the same thing, I never kept anything important on it that wasn't elsewhere so no big deal. Even jumping 7 years was a lifetime in computer progress :D

I was going to stick a new cheap HD in it and get it running again to give away but it got stolen instead. Hope they enjoy the dead lappy!
Click to expand...

It is weird though, because I got a PC in 98 (Gateway) with a 20 Gig drive and although it makes that loud noise while running, it still works. I recently hooked it up to the net to confirm something and although I hadn't run it for about a year, it still fired up.....I was using that PC up until 1 1/2 years ago.....

It's running XP & no probs...maybe they knew how to build HD's better back then?
 

My Computer My Computer

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Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1,...Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHzNot much with my ADHDATI Radeon HD 4350
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Hell oh Well
OS
Win 7 32 Home Premium, Win 7 64 Pro, Win 8.1, Win 10
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.93GHz
Memory
Not much with my ADHD
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon HD 4350
Monitor(s) Displays
24" HDTV/Monitor
Screen Resolution
Blurry after a Scotch or 2
Hard Drives
1 HDD 250 GB, 1 HDD 1 TB, 3 - 1 TB Externals
Case
Don't get on my case...man :D
Cooling
I have an Air Conditioner & Diet Pepsi
Keyboard
Saitek Cyborg
Mouse
10 yr old MS optical mouse that still works
Internet Speed
Never fast enough
Antivirus
Various
Browser
Various
Thank you Fseal and Borg
for making me laugh!
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.4 GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion g7 series
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Memory
4 GB
Hard Drives
DVD/CD Roms
Case
Charcoal Gray
Cooling
Internal Fan
Keyboard
Duel Keyboard with Side Number Pad included and not USB #Pad
Mouse
G.E. Gray & Black Laser Mouse with Cord.
Internet Speed
Earthlink High Speed Wifi
Antivirus
M. S. E.
Browser
Firefox and Google Chrome.
Other Info
I use the computer to practice my typing skills,
but I really like to play online dressup games.
applepie said:
Thank you for the advice,
I have backed up everything I care about in terms of files, pictures etc.
I will be getting a new laptop anyway.
---------------------------------------------------------------
This is the information about my computer:
PC Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
Computer Model: OptiPlex GX 240
Motherboard Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
Computer Product: OptiPlex GX 240
CPU Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.20 GHz
Version x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 4
-------------------------------------------
Page File Size 576 Mb
Page File Free 94%
Physical Memory Size 383 Mb
Physical Memory Free 24%
Disk Type Fixed Disk
Disk I.D. C drive
Total Disk Space 37.2Gb
Free Disk Space 30.5Gb
Click to expand...

that machine listed above is less than 10 years old.
I've still got a working Compaq Pentium 3 600mhz with a 6gb HD that I use to tune the ECM in my car.

20 year old machines usually had about 20-120MB hard disks.
I thought you were being funny, hence my comment about using a few floppies to back up your stuff. :D
 

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64bitIntel i7 3770K16GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3XFX HD6950 2GB EyeFinity
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HAL-9000
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
Intel i7 3770K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z77
Memory
16GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD6950 2GB EyeFinity
Sound Card
Logitech G35 & Sennheiser PC135 & VIA HD
Monitor(s) Displays
23" HP 2310e, 23" Samsung B2230, 21.5" Viewsonic
Screen Resolution
5760x1080
Hard Drives
16TB of Storage
128GB & 256GB Crucial M4 SSD's, 2X 1TB WD Black, 3x 2TB WD, 3x 2TB Samsung F4, 1.5TB Seagate, WD 500GB,
PSU
Antec True Power New 650watt
Case
Cooler Master HAF-932
Cooling
Corsair H60 Hydro Cooler, 3x 230mm Fans, 2x120mm Fan
Keyboard
Logitech G15 and G13
Mouse
Logitech G700 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
50/10 Mbit
Other Info
Speakers : Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Studio Monitors , APC RS 1200 UPS, HP 4500DN Color Laser, HP P1006 mono Laser, Kodak 8500 Dye-Sub, Epson 1280 inkjet, Epson Worforce 610 MFC
Hi Zepher,

Thank you for sharing!
What is an ECM?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.4 GB
Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavilion g7 series
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit.
Memory
4 GB
Hard Drives
DVD/CD Roms
Case
Charcoal Gray
Cooling
Internal Fan
Keyboard
Duel Keyboard with Side Number Pad included and not USB #Pad
Mouse
G.E. Gray & Black Laser Mouse with Cord.
Internet Speed
Earthlink High Speed Wifi
Antivirus
M. S. E.
Browser
Firefox and Google Chrome.
Other Info
I use the computer to practice my typing skills,
but I really like to play online dressup games.
ECM is the Electronic Control Module, aka Computer.
In newer cars they are called PCM, Powertrain Control Module.

here is a quick read about ECM tuning.
http://wiki.3400z24.com/ECM_tuning

and a screenshot showing some settings from my laptop,
cats.jpg


enginebay.jpg

My engine above and my driving my car below,
acu4-oct05.jpg
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Ultimate 64bitIntel i7 3770K16GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3XFX HD6950 2GB EyeFinity
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HAL-9000
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
CPU
Intel i7 3770K
Motherboard
Asus Sabertooth Z77
Memory
16GB DDR3 1333 Corsair XMS3
Graphics Card(s)
XFX HD6950 2GB EyeFinity
Sound Card
Logitech G35 & Sennheiser PC135 & VIA HD
Monitor(s) Displays
23" HP 2310e, 23" Samsung B2230, 21.5" Viewsonic
Screen Resolution
5760x1080
Hard Drives
16TB of Storage
128GB & 256GB Crucial M4 SSD's, 2X 1TB WD Black, 3x 2TB WD, 3x 2TB Samsung F4, 1.5TB Seagate, WD 500GB,
PSU
Antec True Power New 650watt
Case
Cooler Master HAF-932
Cooling
Corsair H60 Hydro Cooler, 3x 230mm Fans, 2x120mm Fan
Keyboard
Logitech G15 and G13
Mouse
Logitech G700 Gaming Mouse
Internet Speed
50/10 Mbit
Other Info
Speakers : Alesis M1 Active Mk2 Studio Monitors , APC RS 1200 UPS, HP 4500DN Color Laser, HP P1006 mono Laser, Kodak 8500 Dye-Sub, Epson 1280 inkjet, Epson Worforce 610 MFC
Just a suggestion applepie, but why don't you post your inquiry in the Hardware & Devices section?
 

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Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv5t (generation 1)
OS
Vista 64 bit and 32 bit (SP2)
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz
Memory
4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
Graphics Card(s)
512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Widescre
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
320GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
Keyboard
Built-in HP
Mouse
Built in - Synaptics TouchPad V6.5 on PS/2 Port
Internet Speed
Max
Other Info
~ Intel Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-card w/Bluetooth ~ Blu-Ray ROM DVD+/-R/RW ~ Integ. HDTV Hybrid Tuner ~ 12 Cell Battery ~ MS Office (Home Premium) 2007 ~
A computer with a P4 / 2.20 GHz processor is most definitely not 18 to 20 years old.
It's not even 10 years old.
It's perhaps 8 or 9 years old.
 

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Win 7
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