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I have had the same problem and it is the hard drive failing. You can
prolong drive use by using Spinrite. I now run it every few months on all my
HDs. www.grc.com.
fjh
On 12/10/2008 12:31:18 PM, Ken Close (ken45140@xxxxxxxxx) wrote:
> I know this is Off Topic but maybe someone has had a similar experience or
> can offer advice from their expertise.
>
> I am going along, and all of a sudden my main hard drive (C:) starts up an
> incessant and continuing chatter. Loud enough to really notice.
> There is no other indication anything is wrong. CPU cycles are normal for
> what is open. (Usually have various programs with browser open with many
> tabs). I have extra RAM and an onboard monitor does not indicate that the
> RAM is low. I defrag automatically every night. I have latest download/OS
> upgrades.
>
> I shut down all applications and exit in normal manner (once I held the
> computer power on button down to shut down without going through the shut
> down sequence--just to try it that way). Either method of shutdown makes
> the computer .... well .... shut down. Then normal restart, and back to
> business.
>
> These events occur every so many days even a week or more. It has happened
> three or four times, and does not seem to be increasing in frequency.
>
> Normally, this would call for a new hard drive, but I have no clue as to
> cause and no indication that the drive is getting ready to fail (like
> increased events).
>
> Any
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