Windows has detected a hard disk problem

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  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 7
       #1

    Windows has detected a hard disk problem


    Hello -
    I just installed Windows 7 unto my 2-yr old laptop. I'm getting an error message stating: WINDOWS DETECTED A HARD DISK PROBLEM.

    My options are: Start the backup process
    Ask me again later
    Don't ask me about this problem again.

    I ran the check disk tool - it said everything is ok. Can you please advise what I need to do to fix this error?

    Thanks
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  2. Posts : 272
    W7, Xp Pro
       #2

    Hi and welcome.

    some more info on how you installed it to laptop will be handy.

    laptop system/ mobo etc. info.

    it may something else at fault, incompatible...etc.

    cheers.
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  3. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #3

    Fill in your system specs with the preparation section of the troubleshooting guide in my sig.
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  4. Posts : 4
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    I updated my User CP with my system specs.
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  5. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #5

    Excellent, download Seagate Seatools, and run the Short DST test. Post the results. The readme has a lot more info.
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  6. Posts : 4
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    It says SHORT DST - FAIL
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  7. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #7

    Smiley0406 said:
    It says SHORT DST - FAIL
    Your disk is dying and close to death. You can run one of the longer tests, but I would back up all data and then replace the hard disk.
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  8. Posts : 272
    W7, Xp Pro
       #8

    ouch
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  9. Posts : 2,685
    Windows 7 Ultimate x86-64
       #9

    hubris said:
    ouch
    For the disk or replacing the disk?
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  10. Posts : 4
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #10

    Alright - not what I wanted to hear.... but thank you very much for your help. :)
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