"Cannot read from disk" at boot problems


  1. GodAtum
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    "Cannot read from disk" at boot problems


    Occassionally I get "Cannot read from disk, pres CTRL + ALT + DEL to reboot" error when I turn on my PC. Fiddling about with the cable seems to solve the problem temporarily. Do you think I need to buy a new cable or a new disk?
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  3. theog
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    Check with a hard drive diagnostic tools.

    Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.
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  4. GodAtum
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    The Samsung tool I am trying to use is not compatible with my OS (Win 7 64).
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  6. theog
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    GodAtum said:
    The Samsung tool I am trying to use is not compatible with my OS (Win 7 64).
    Use one of the DOS utilities.
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