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Roger D

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I don't think any software can change end to end errors. It's mechanical fault with the HDD.

I had the same problem and bought a new drive quick smart ;)

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mate, if my HDD


I do first a BACK-UP DATA

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then HDD Low Level Format ... check with HDD-Tools, simple hd tune, read write, stresstest, to see if you will get errors and ...


if to many errors better to say "goodbye" to your hdd --- buy a new one ;)



if acceptable then ... copy back your files (file copy with relocation - not backup - fragmentation)


check again s.m.a.r.t table



done.


problem solved

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first mate, go and cool down :)

post a clean smart

pls. use this

http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInfo/index-e.html

Here it is..

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this is just relocation - not diying HDD :) this is good!!!

best way, backup files, new low level format, and copy back date

the drive will be fine :)

for your understanding, the HDD has a limited reserved "table" of sectors, if one is going bad then it will change to one of the reserved, now you have 0,0 sectors

when you format a drive it will mark all bad sectors and relocate a new table then you are fine :)

may be you will have just les space but that is it. I had it many times, this is fine, much more better than problem with magnetic resonance.

for hardcore test use this: h2testw (it take some hours) will writte the whole hdd could not find a better link german and english http://www.heise.de/download/h2testw.html

for just surface this: hdtune trial is fine http://www.hdtune.com/

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But have you tried these sectors to improve someway?

It's quite normal on HDD case, that among some sectors will be damaged.

There is nothing new or strange. Usually, you can fix them and everything is fine.

Of course we must regularly monitor that does not arise bad sectors.

It happens very rarely that cannot be repaired.

How to fix the issue??? I don't have any idea which software should be used to fix the issue.. :(

Sorry guys but I disagree..... There is no fix..... But every one to their own......

Having been associated with the Data Recovery profession for years... In my opinion is that there is no permanent cure..... all electro / mechanical components in hard drives wear & die with age,... Similar to light bulbs & batteries ... Some last longer than others.....

Do not trust all results shown in basic HD diag apps... They are only a very general guide... Smart attributes can change in minutes....

Apps like HDD Regen can assist in getting data readable again through re-locating sectors & have their uses in certain situations

Weak heads & failing sectors vastly degrade HD performance,,,,,The more load placed on them.... the worse it will get.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad tidings, but from your symptoms, its time for a back up & a new HD...

If you care for an opinion from other guys in the DR business, check out http://forum.hddguru.com/

Hope this provides some extra food for thought

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@mike in generall you are right, prof user and business ;) if you have sensitive date - redundant backup ;) done

but here, lets wait for Hdtune test and then we will see... you can not say right now, how many sectors are bad - that is imposible right now.

If just the table is full, the best way formal and reorganize the date - done :) it is not an Enterprise HDD :)

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@Roger and if there is a problem with backup - take this Ontrack Easyrecovery11.0.2.0 Enterprise

I'm currently using the HDD and facing no problem with this.. just a fear of data loss.. :( :(

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don´t use it! if you can!

back up - check connection cable (end 2 end - not good :( ) - low level format - copy data back.

you need to know how many sectors are bad, no other way

At the moment when HDD can not propery writte (will not find a proper sector), the hdd will destroy the structure and you will lose more then just a file.

Don´t wait for it!

current pending sector - you are already over the limit!

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I'm currently using the HDD and facing no problem with this.. just a fear of data loss.. :( :(

OMG! Sunny Leone's Video collection!laie_67.gif

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Do you have any of these, for example:

  • Iobit Advanced System Care
  • Glary Utilities
  • TuneUp Utilities
  • System Mechanic

And them are still very much.

I don't use any of them.. :rolleyes:

It seems that I can not figure out whether you want it improve or you always want to buy new, when a problem arises?

Download the first two, and if possible, make to pro version (the codes you will find here the same forum), but is not strictly necessary, - then we'll talk, what and how to proceed.

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Do you have any of these, for example:

  • Iobit Advanced System Care
  • Glary Utilities
  • TuneUp Utilities
  • System Mechanic

And them are still very much.

I don't use any of them.. :rolleyes:

It seems that I can not figure out whether you want it improve or you always want to buy new, when a problem arises?

Download the first two, and if possible, make to pro version (the codes you will find here the same forum), but is not strictly necessary, - then we'll talk, what and how to proceed.

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@Roger and if there is a problem with backup - take this Ontrack Easyrecovery11.0.2.0 Enterprise

I'm currently using the HDD and facing no problem with this.. just a fear of data loss.. :( :(

Appreciate that all fellow members mean well with advice,, but should your symptoms be associated with week heads or amplifier...No software will recover if all goes south & continued testing can make things worse... :s

@Roger.. wish you the best & hope all stays intact..... :)

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HD Tune Test..

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harddisk is bad (replace it)

if hd tune tells realocated event count it is telling about unstable sectors ! you have to backup this data and replace the drive.

if you do the health check completely you will see red blocks !

but before you stress youre hd even more first backup !

temp is also very high !

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first mate, go and cool down :)

post a clean smart

pls. use this

http://crystalmark.info/software/CrystalDiskInfo/index-e.html

Here it is..

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1- Your HDD may live longer than what you think

2- Never install PD, from my experience its causing errors and making HDD so hot 'theirs defrag process is not that smart the way they pretend", Instead DK is the best choice

3- You can repair "Current Pending Sector Count" using ''HDD Regenerator'' in Safe Mode (better) or using a bootable USB/CD

4- the most thing I see scaring is the teperature, above 50C may cause failtures, buy a an external cooler

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@Roger and if there is a problem with backup - take this Ontrack Easyrecovery11.0.2.0 Enterprise

I'm currently using the HDD and facing no problem with this.. just a fear of data loss.. :( :(

It's always better to copy the important DATA to another storage, because the HDD SMART already gave you a warning, you have 23 bad sectors "CristalDiskInfo" which is a lot!

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Friends..a big thanks for all of you for your help, time and advice... :cheers:

As I have lots of work to do till this weekend, so I won't be able to replace or backup my hdd.. But what in my mind is.. I just want to get another new HDD and then I'll replace the old 250 GB hdd, will backup all the data into the new hdd and then I'll work on the old HDD to revive them..

Just hoping it won't crash till 10th of Feb.. :beg: :beg: :beg:

Then I'll be back on the issue of reviving the HDD... :rockon:

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I'm currently using the HDD and facing no problem with this.. just a fear of data loss.. :( :(

OMG! Sunny Leone's Video collection!laie_67.gif

:duh: :duh: :duh: It's not Sunny Leone but the Natalie Heart collection... :lol: :lol: :P

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Wish you all the best for HDD replacement..

Roger D,please edit/remove the Twitter link asap,you know the reason right.. :P

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Wish you all the best for HDD replacement..

Roger D,please edit the Twitter link asap,you know the reason right.. :P

Done!! :lol:

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I'm currently using the HDD and facing no problem with this.. just a fear of data loss.. :( :(

OMG! Sunny Leone's Video collection!laie_67.gif

:duh: :duh: :duh: It's not Sunny Leone but the Natalie Heart collection... :lol: :lol: :P

Natalie Heart! Even Obama can't Resist! xjHfnJB.png

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