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Windows 7: "Soft" Bad sectors
30 Aug 2012
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anirudhghanta
windows XP
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"Soft" Bad sectors
Hi,
I am not able to understand the concept of "Soft" bad sectors. can software be the cause of bad sectors?
Please explain.
Thanks
Anirudh
My System Specs
OS
windows XP
30 Aug 2012
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richc46
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
15,043 posts
CT
Welcome
This explains it all. Any questions just post.
What Is a Bad Sector and How Can I Repair It?
Bad sectors can be fixed so that the computer will not use that sector again.
No need to worry about soft bad sectors, very easily corrected.
My System Specs
System Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, clean install, upgrade disc
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Cooling
Fan
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
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