Bad Sectors?
#1
03-07-03, 02:47 PM
Bad Sectors?
Win98se
1Ghz Duron
256MB Ram
Geforce2 Video
Got a problem.
Lately if I restart my system I will get a message while still in dos saying that the hard drive may have developed one or more bad sectors. But a scandisk reveals no bad sectors.
I do find that windows scan disk reveals errors but I let it delete the files, usually temporary files.
Any idea why it is reporting bad sectors when there are none?
Thanks,
Michael
1Ghz Duron
256MB Ram
Geforce2 Video
Got a problem.
Lately if I restart my system I will get a message while still in dos saying that the hard drive may have developed one or more bad sectors. But a scandisk reveals no bad sectors.
I do find that windows scan disk reveals errors but I let it delete the files, usually temporary files.
Any idea why it is reporting bad sectors when there are none?
Thanks,
Michael
#3
03-07-03, 05:04 PM
Is this message from S. M. A. R. T? It monitors the health of your hard drive, if it is enabled. It would appear on the same screen as shown when the computer counts RAM and checks the hard drives.
#4
03-08-03, 03:22 AM
Have you run a Thorough Scandisk? If not check this link ScanDisk
ScanDisk can perform two types of tests: Standard which checks for cross-linked files and file fragments, and Thorough which adds a surface test for bad sectors. In the ScanDisk window, near the bottom of the screen is a check box to automatically fix errors. Unless you have some technical computer experience, you'll want to leave this box checked so the computer will perform its work automatically.
If you run a Thorough ScanDisk, the Advanced button at the bottom will let you customize the scan, control how ScanDisk repairs the errors, and create a log of the ScanDisk session. Again, in most cases, it's best to accept the default settings and let the computer make the decisions.
ScanDisk can perform two types of tests: Standard which checks for cross-linked files and file fragments, and Thorough which adds a surface test for bad sectors. In the ScanDisk window, near the bottom of the screen is a check box to automatically fix errors. Unless you have some technical computer experience, you'll want to leave this box checked so the computer will perform its work automatically.
If you run a Thorough ScanDisk, the Advanced button at the bottom will let you customize the scan, control how ScanDisk repairs the errors, and create a log of the ScanDisk session. Again, in most cases, it's best to accept the default settings and let the computer make the decisions.
#6
03-08-03, 04:50 PM
The benefit to having SMART enabled is that it monitors the health of the hard drive itself. It will let you know of impending drive failure. Often with enough time to back up needed files and plan for a new drive.
