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• On the Satellite C - Windows HARD disk failure has detected a HARD disk problem

  Since 2 days have been making repeated dialog "Windows detected a hard disk problem", warning of potential failures of the disc so back up, what I did. Disk in question is a Toshiba MK-5065GSXN.

  As a non-tech user, my instinct is that a new laptop is a better choice than to call Toshiba support for a laptop warranty (2 years) out of.

  On the other hand there may be a simple software fix. The opinion or advice welcome

  Hello

  The message says that something is wrong with the HARD drive.
  It might be possible that your HARD drive will die sooner or later so his need to backup data on another HARD drive, disk or flash memory.

  Finally, I must say you n don't need to buy a new laptop just because your HARD drive starts to hurt work in such cases purchase a new HARD drive and replace it
  HARD drive is not very expensive and the replacement of the HARD disk is very easy in your user manual

  PS: what model of laptop you have exactly?

• Windows hard disk error message

  I just got a strange error message that popped up while I was surfing around Facebook.  Before you do anything, I want to be sure that it is legitimate and not somebody trying to make me install a virus or something like that.  And if it is legitimate, I want to know what I would do to this topic.

  The error message says:

  "Windows has detected a hard disk problem.

  Back up your files immediately to prevent loss of information, and then ask the computer manufacturer to determine if you need to repair or replace the disk. »

  Then it gives me two options:

  "Start the backup process."

  "Ask me later".

  If the drive fails before the following caveat, you may lose all the programs and documents on the disk. »

  So, if I click on the button "Show invisible characters", he says:

  "For immediate action."

  Because a disk failure will make you lose all programs, files and documents on the disk, you should back up your important information immediately.  Try not to use your computer until you have repaired or replaced the hard drive.

  Which drive is a failure?

  The following hard disks are fault condition:

  Name of the disk: Seagate FreeAgent XTreme

  Volume: I:\ »

  I am running Windows Vista 64-bit and the hard drive in question is a disk Seagate external, as indicated by the error message.  Also I screenshotted the message box if this description was not good enough.

  Hello

  Disk problems can take seriously very quickly so I carefully check the disc now and do not forget
  to keep redundant backups of your important data (use several methods).

  Inside the Windows - Regular or Safe Mode (repeatedly press F8 as you start).

  Run checkdisk - schedule it to run at the next startup, then apply OK then restart your way.

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

  GOLD:

  Start - type in the search box - find command top - RIGHT CLICK – RUN AS ADMIN

  sfc/scannow

  How to fix the system files of Windows 7 with the System File Checker
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/1538-SFC-SCANNOW-Command-System-File-Checker.html

  Then run checkdisk (chkdsk).

  How to run check disk in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/433-disk-check.html

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  For even better and more efficient to check:

  At the Recovery Console prompt (if you have one) or a Vista/Windows
  disc 7 - If you do not have a Vista/Windows 7 disk you can borrow a friend (it must be the same
  32 or 64 bits and they are not protected against copying) or make a. Also your system manufacturer will sell the
  physical disks cheap since you already own windows.

  Chkdsk /f /r

  RESET

  After k and before space / f and before.

  sfc/scannow

  RESET

  Space after c and before.

  How to start on the System Recovery Options in Windows 7
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/668-system-recovery-options.html

  What are the system recovery options in Windows 7?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-are-the-system-recovery-options-in-Windows-7

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  Go to settings/settings F2 (BIOS/CMOS) often as you start so watch the screen as you start. Define the
  Start the command of CD/DVD disks of Windows (Vista or Windows 7 If you have installed.)
  Be sure to set in when.

  If you need to repair disks - these help repair Windows not re-install.

  How to create a Windows 7 system repair disc
  http://www.SevenForums.com/tutorials/2083-system-repair-disc-create.html

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  If CheckDisk is unable to fill as above:

  (The old 302602 links isn't now valid for Diagnostics links).

  Manufacturer diagnostic utilities - run one to your hard drive
  http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/hard-drive-support/462298-no-IDE-device-found.html

  Corrected list dated 06/09/2010

  Fujitsu hard drives: utility of diagnosis here
  http://www.Fujitsu.com/EMEA/products/HDD/

  Hitachi hard drives: utility of diagnosis here
  http://www.HitachiGST.com/support/downloads/

  IBM hard drives: use Hitachi utility *.

  Toshiba hard drives: use Hitachi or Maxtor utilities

  Maxtor hard drives: Diagnostic Utilities here (now SeaGate)
  http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/

  Quantum hard drives: use the Maxtor utilities

  Seagate hard drives: here Diagnostic utilities
  http://www.Seagate.com/www/en-us/support/downloads

  Conner hard drives: use the Seagate utilities

  Hard drives Samsung: utility of diagnosis here
  http://www.Samsung.com/global/business/HDD/

  Hard drives Western Digital: utility of diagnosis here
  http://support.wdc.com/product/download.asp?lang=en
  Trial versions of one of these 'might' help.

  SpeedFan
  http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

  HD Tune
  http://www.hdtune.com/

  I hope this helps and happy holidays!

  Rob Brown - MS MVP - Windows Desktop Experience: Bike - Mark Twain said it right.

• Serious teething problems (problems of ubuntu-windows, hard disk problems boot loader)

  I have a laptop ASUS K50IN with recovery partition windows preinstalled on the hard disk (Windows 7, Home Premium edition, 64 - bit).

  I formatted the entire hard drive with Lubuntu installation dvd, I used Lubuntu, for a few weeks with success.
  (I used a removable drive for installation.)
  After that, I wanted to do a dual-boot system (windows-ubuntu).
  I deleted the windows install Summary Lubuntu with recovery partition, so I downloaded a version of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - bit and burned to dvd (I have my product key from the back of the machine). Downloaded from: msft.digitalrivercontent.net.
  I deleted the partitions lubuntu until windows install with windows dvd, made a partition for windows (with the 100 MB system reserved required),
  and began the installation process which took place successfully, but it failed to restart after the installation. As much as I remember came problems.
  I had a few bad boots, but I managed to run the new windows 7, made some configurations, programs installed on it. I always have problems with reboots. (It was stable when I have manged to get into windows itself.)
  I searched the net and found that ubuntu uses grab as boot loader, and it isn't getting deleted with the simple formatting even with a windows installation.
  I tried to repair the boot loader of windows to the Master Boot Record by running the command from the windows installation disk prompt (many tries to start).
  I tried these commands unsuccessfully:
  /fixmbr Bootrec.exe,
  /FixBoot Bootrec.exe,
  /RebuildBcd Bootrec.exe,

  (by the way these commands responded succession of repair)

  Bootsect/nt60 SYS/MBR,
  list not found no operating system compatible hits.

  (Auto repair could not fix problem.)

  Then I used DBAN to completely wipe my drive.
  I used the values in interactive mode (PRNG:mersenne twister, method: DoD short, collar to check: last).
  Ran for 9 hours, crushed 3 times, has completed successfully without errors.
  I read that it removes the MBR sector too.
  I tried to start the windows installation disc, and it shut my computer when it arrives at the end of the second bar with "WINDOWS IS LOADING of FILES.
  Same problem with the installation of ubuntu dvd.

  Same problem with the DBAN disk.

  Same problem when booting from the hard drive.

  Keeps turning itself off in unpredictable ways. Sometimes, I managed to get in installation disc menus, then comes the turn off.

  Above all it stops early in the boot process.

  Hello fatou,.

  Thank you for giving us the opportunity to help you. I appreciate the step by step troubleshooting, and pain that you have taken to resolve your problem.

  As you have tried almost all the troubleshooting steps, and if the problem persists always try to follow the provided suggestion in the following documentation of Ubuntu and see if it helps.

  WindowsDualBoot .

  You can also consult the steps described in the following Microsoft article and see if it helps.

  Install multiple operating systems

  If the problem persists, I ask come you into contact with the your computer manufacturer (ASUS().

  Keep us updated on the issue and we will be happy to help you if necessary.

  Kind regards.

• Cannot enter Windows, hard disk error

  Hi, I have a HP G62 - a31SO Notebook PC and yesterday it froze and now I can't get into Windows 7. I did the test drive at startup and got failure ID ' Q0AMXT - 54T 666 - 9XL03G - 60XP03. Now, I don't have my warranty anymore but I really want to know what the problem is. I can't reinstall with a custom, Setup it stops on "loading". I really want to enter the HARD disk to back up the stuff I have.

  Sure I have posted this in the wrong forum area, but I didn't really know where she should have been posted.

  SATA I and II will work, not sure about SATA III.

• HP Pavilion x 2-10-n100ns: HP Pavilion x 2 - install 10 Windows hard disk

  Hello

  I have a HP Pavilion x 10 2-n100ns, which has a record of 32 GB mem and a 500 GB SATA hard drive.

  It came with 10 Windows Home 64 bit preinstalled on the 32 GB drive.

  When the update of the anniversary 10 Windows was available for installation, it started, but could not say that it does not have enough space.

  How can first question - I install the update? Is this possible?

  Second question - I would like to install and run Windows 10 since the SATA drive.

  I made a disk image MEM can I restore to factory if necessary.

  When I run Windows 10 Setup from a Setup USB key and select clean install, I have the option of disk to install to and I can see SATA and MEM.

  I deleted the partition on the SATA drive, which now appears as unallocated space.

  However, the installation cannot continue on the SATA drive I get the following message is displayed: -.

  "Windows cannot be installed to this disk. Setup does not support configuration or installation to disks connected through a USB or IEEE 1394 port. »

  How can I install (and run) 10 Windows on the SATA drive?

  Thank you

  The 10 from the USB windows installation was successful.

  All existing partitions have been deleted from the mem 32 GB drive and the installation program has been authorized to create new partitions for recovery etc..

  I now have 10 with the anniversary update installed and running windows...

• Libretto 110CT: reloading Windows hard disk

  The hard drive on my 110CT Libretto was erased, Amacom CD Rom drive is no longer recognized, so not able to reload Toshiba Windows 98.
  Appreciate any advice
  Mike

  Hello

  As far as I know on the download from Toshiba site you can download the floppy start-up but just for Toshiba and Freecom. Unfortunately, if you use another drive you do one with driver for your Amacom player on it. Only in this way you will be able to install it.

  Otherwise, you can visit Toshiba service partner and ask them if they can install it for you. I'm sure he can't cost a lot of money. They have Toshiba external hard drive.

• Implementation of Windows hard disk again

  I would like to reinstall Windows on the new drive to avoid transferring the old errors.

  Is it possible to reuse the files to update on the old hard drive for upgrade windows Vista on the new drive without going on the internet?  I'm certainly happy if yes.

  ELD

  * Automatic * Vista updates cannot be saved because they are delivered in packs and are not reusable.

  As an alternative, you can * download and save * updates go MS Download Center (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/Search.aspx)

  or from the Microsoft Update ( http://catalog.update.microsoft.com) catalog

  for future use.

  Search for them using their number of KB.

• Satellite C660 - 23 M Windows 7 hard disk error

  I've only had my laptop (Satellite C660 - 23M) for three months, I started to have problems with him about a week earlier, including a time Blue Screen of Death, but I got the computer Safe Mode and did a system restored and it has been fine since then. Then earlier today, I had a Windows hard drive error, telling me to back-up and then repair or replace the hard drive. The back-up goes on an external hard drive as we speak, so fingers crosssed I can't stand to lose all my data.

  I created a disk backup media when I got to the laptop but every time I tried with validation, it would fail, but in time, I don't think I should be so little time, just so created a non-validated copy and thought that would be nice (I'm now concerned!).

  Should I restore my hard drive? If so, how? What has caused this? And because it is only 3 months old, am I stuck with a laptop to duff who will continue to break down on me?

  Hello

  In your case, I would recommend to check the capacity of the HARD drive.
  This can be done using the freeware tool called disk HARD Drive Fitness Utility.
  I guess that this software can help detect HARD drive errors.

  If the HARD drive would be affected, then you need to replace the HARD drive.
  Here you will find a nice instruction how to do this:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/Ann.jspa?annID=138

  the laptop seems to be covered by the warranty, if the HARD drive can be replaced under term average conditions, this can be done free of charge
  I would recommend asking the ASP (partner in your country) for this HARD drive they could send you this HDD.

• Windows detected a hard disk problem

  I have a dell dimension E520 running Vista Home Basic 32-bit. It is about 2 years old. After login, I get the following message in a dialog box. The message continues pop - up every 10 minutes, or so...

  "Windows detected a hard disk problem and you need to back up the files and contact the manufacturer to determine whether the disk should be repaired or replaced."

  "The next disk reports failure.
  Disc name: SAMSUNG HD160JJ/P
  Volume: /; C: /.

  I have run "chkdsk" and also contacted Dell who advised a full diagnosis running. This indicates that all aspects of the computer and the hard drive are ok.

  Hello tassie steve,.

  You should replace the disk, and then clone on all content, including the MBR (master boot record) to the new drive. What brand you buy, you'll be able to download this free utility software from their site. Do it now, while you can always transfer your data! Hope this helps you. Make it a great day!

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• Location of the bookmarks on an old hardrive that is not Windows, running but the old hard disk files are accessed through another hard drive.

  The old hard disk does not run Windows, so access to the usual file through Windows Explorer or Firefox has not worked for me. The old hard drive is now a slave drive and all files are intact and accessible via the new Windows 7 64-bit operating system.

  You have Windows configured to display the hidden files and folders? If not, do it as soon as the first. http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/show-hidden-files#show-hidden-files=Windows-7

  Then, what version of Windows do you have on the old drive? Your profile folder must be on the way there:

  Windows XP and earlier versions:

  \Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
  

  Windows Vista and later:

  \Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles
  

  If you find multiple profile folders, see the recent order. You find a subfolder named bookmarkbackups. This article describes how to restore the .json files, you will find: restore bookmarks from a backup or move them to another computer.

  A little luck?

• Problem with external HARD disk - cannot mount the mac partition and can't unmount the partition windows

  Hi all

  Need your help. I have problems with my external hard drive. I worked on it yesterday when the cable is a little detached and disassembled my intestinal HARD drive.

  Here are the specs:

  1 Macbook Air 11.5 "running on El Capitan (10.11.1)

  2 Buffalo Ministation external (1 TB) HARD disk divided into two: a Mac partition (for time machine) and the other a windows on FAT32 partition.

  Before the accident yesterday, it was working OK.

  Now, when I connect the HARD drive, it turns on but the Mac partition cannot be mounted (it does not appear on the Finder. I opened disk utility... just load forever and does not work) and the Windows partition is visible... but I can't take it apart without turning my computer.

  I can assemble and disassemble a USB stick very well.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Thank you!

  Maybe you can explain a little better.

  I would like to make some general comments before having your replay.

  It is not wise to use TM on a disk with apple unformatted or partitions, it is preferable to have a dedicated TM drive also.

  For TM, the rule is that the drive is about 3 times the size of the boot disk.

  Normally you 'survive' a good step disassemble the drive external, but in this case with a another partition formatted on this subject, I'm not sure if that do not corrupt the disk, especially since the Windows partition is bootable. I have suspct the partition GUID on the TM partition table is corrupt.

  I propose to start the disk completely: in DiskUtility select the 'higher' level (name of manufacturer) and the Partition, one OS X Extended (journaled) partition table Partition GUID. And use it only for TM, is not too big for this.

  Have another drive formatted NTFS for Windows.

• Tecra S11 - 140 - HARD disk Protection works only with windows 10

  After a clean install of windows 10 in my laptop S11-160, Device Manager does not recognize HARD drive Protection sensor, so in the HARD disk Protection settings, this option cannot be enabled. Is it possible to fix it, or I come to windows 7 and then move to 10?

  Another problem is that when I try to burn a dvd or a cd, I get an error: "write speed is too fast or too slow. The reader, MATT * A DVD-RAM UJ890AS, worked perfectly on windows system 7.

  Any help would be appreciated!

  After you install clear 10 Windows in my laptop TECRA S11-160, Device Manager found no sensor HARD drive protection, so within the parameters of this protection cannot be enabled. What I have to go back to windows 7 and upgrade to Win 10, or is there another solution?

• 250 GB external HARD disk drivers for Windows 98 SE

  Hello

  Is it possible to download the drivers for windows 98 SE? the external HARD disk works fine on Windows XP Pro SP2, but windows 98 did not have the drivers for it.

  A Direct download link would be appreciated.

  Have you had special XP drivers for this unit or just plug into the USB port?
  I put t know if it will help but check this site:
  http://EU.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/download_drivers_bios.jsp?service=EU

  Here, please select Options for drive external HARD drive external HARD - Win98

  Also check this:
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/258773/en-us/

• Impossible to 'System' to defrag Portion of the hard disk on Windows 7 Pro or Windows 8 Pro dvt7-3000

  I have a laptop HP Pavilion dvt7-3000 CTO that has a single disk drive hard 500 GB.  The operating system has been improved in Windows7 Pro (64-bit) to Windows 8 Pro (64-bit), but the problem occurs in both operating systems.  When conducting the defragmentation of the different hard disks (C:\ D:\, HP tools and system), the percent of the "System" drive which is fragmented never changes, while the % fragmented adequately for other readers going to 0%.  Over time, the system part of the hard disk rose to 27% fragmented.  How to defragment this drive?

  Hello

  The system partition contains the boot files and recovery for Windows 7 environment and should not be défragmentée.  It will always appear to be fragmented and it is quite normal - force this partition defragment would almost certainly avoid the Windows startup.  In addition, the fragmentation in this small partition has absolutely no effect on performance.

  For much the same reasons, the recovery partitions or HP_TOOLS must be défragmentées.

  Kind regards

  DP - K