Delayed write failed


  1. Posts : 15
    win7 32 bit
       #1

    Delayed write failed


    While running 2007 Quicken in the XP virtual mode I keep getting "delayed write failed" error messages. Anyone know what to do about this?

    Thanks for your help,
    Jon
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  2. Posts : 5,941
    Linux CENTOS 7 / various Windows OS'es and servers
       #2

    Hi there
    something wrong with the Disk I/O -- maybe a card or cable loose or USB connector failing.

    Could even be a Disk is about to die on you.

    Check all the cables (even open up the machine if it's a desktop).

    Then run a proper disc scan.

    It's unlikely to be software -- this type of error is normally a hardware defect. Cables / IDE ribbon connectors etc are the usual suspects.

    Cheers
    jimbo
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  3. Posts : 15
    win7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Delayed write error


    I tested (chkdsk) the drive that is generating the error and the drive is ok. It is an IDE drive. I will move the data files over to a sata drive and see if that solves the problem.

    Thanks for your help
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  4. Posts : 26
    Windows 7/2008
       #4

    pjhormell, this can be a sign of a dying disk - get your data asap just in case. Then, go to the manufacturer's website and download their drive fitness tools. Run some test (start with short, long ones take... a long time :) ) - these should reveal additional faults that chkdsk won't. You may even be able to fix certain issues... oh and what jimbo said...
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  5. Posts : 15
    win7 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Delayed write


    I moved my data files to an ASATA drive and that solved my problems.
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  6. Posts : 26
    Windows 7/2008
       #6

    i would still run a test on that drive that was giving you errors... The patient may not be coughing now, but i think he's still sick and a diagnostic test is due.
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