HDD fail, and reinstalling windows 7


  1. saketis
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    HDD fail, and reinstalling windows 7


    My WD HDD is failing. I am thinking about new HDD. Does that make any problems when reinstalling Windows 7 with the same licence? Thanks.
    About failing:
    It suddenly from time to time freezes and slows down computer drastically, and I see led for HDD usage working. It unfreezes after 5-10 minutes.
    Sometimes when I turn on my computer there is a message ‚‚Error loading operating system‚‚ which I have to remove by restarting my computer.
    Some unusual noise comes from that HDD when it freezes and when it starts. Like scratching or smth like that.
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  3. Corazon
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    No, there won't be any problem reinstalling Windows once you have replaced the harddrive. And yep...the current one is definitely dying - all the symptoms of a headcrash that's already happened.

    Also read this for more tips: Reinstalling Windows 7

    Good luck :)
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  4. ignatzatsonic
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    You can download and run the WD diagnostic utility to confirm your suspicions:

    WD Support / Downloads / SATA & SAS / WD Caviar Blue / SE / SE16 (SATA II)

    I'd get my data backed up immediately if you have not already done so.
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  6. saketis
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    I did all the diagnostics you suggested and there is no error reported. Everything is fine.
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  7. whs
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    It may be easier to make images of your current partitions and transfer those to the new HDD.

    A little tip: If the HDD really blocks, take it out and put it into the fridge for a couple of hours. Then put it back. Chances are high that it will work again - at least for enough time to make the images. That trick has also worked for defunct USB sticks.
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  8. saketis
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    It is not blocking that hard, I am using it now. It blocks sometimes in interval of 5 to 10 minutes. I am pretty sure it is not virus nor some software because I installed this OS a month ago. I did all diagnostics and every test passed. Also I hear some noisy fan that stops being noisy after boot. It started happening 7-8 days ago. I have another HDDs that are working normally and this one makes noise like two metal surfaces on each other moving .
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  10. whs
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    I think it would be prudent to move your OS to another disk. Metal noise is not very inspiring.

    Maybe you use the opportunity to move your OS to a small SSD. Would make your system a lot faster: SSD - Install and Transfer the Operating System
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