"Cannot read from disk" at boot problems

[GodAtum]

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?

 

[theog]

Check with a hard drive diagnostic tools.

Hard Drive Diagnostics Tools and Utilities (Storage) - TACKtech Corp.

 

[GodAtum]

The Samsung tool I am trying to use is not compatible with my OS (Win 7 64).

 

[theog]

The Samsung tool I am trying to use is not compatible with my OS (Win 7 64).

Use one of the DOS utilities.