HardDrive Problem?

[RedDragonX]

Could any tell me if this is a harddrive problem.

My pc was quite filled with junk a few weeks ago, but was working perfectly fine, so i decided to do a format, after that, my computer was working fine still , but after about 5 days it started to go very slow and funny, nothing was responding either, ive formatted my computer atleast 7 times now and the same problems occurs every 3-5 days

Im wondering if this means my harddrive is damaged or something,
Can this be fixed?, or will i need a new Hard Drive?


RDX

 

[Fire]

have you run a virus & adware scan?

 

[Ardbeg]

Check no background tasks like Updates/Defrag/antivrus etc are set as "on" from the install for weekly housekeeping.
Are you connected to the net when the slow down occurs and is there lots of activity ?

Make sure you have a firewall up and running.

Make sure you back up important data just in case your drive is failing. Seems unlikely if it happens after a few days.

 

[RedDragonX]

the problem occurs when im conencted to the net, ( because the net is never off :P) when ever i format my computer i always install a firewall, virusscan before accessing the net (net is off) but the same thing still happens, also there is hardly any activity wen my computer starts to slow down

 

[Fire]

try scanning for adware...

also i would check what is running on startup

 

[RedDragonX]

I have done several adaware scans already, doesnt change anything, nothing out of the ordinary is running on start up either.

 

[Ardbeg]

So you've reformatted several times.
What software do you put back each time ?
Try reformatting and putting nothing back.
Use Windows firewall.
Don't install anything else like pvt server or anything.
Try and use an almost clean, virgin set up for a week.
If it happens with no 3rd party software running then something else is up.

 

[RedDragonX]

tried all that too, also tried all sorts or different firewalls,antivirus'es etc but still the same problem

 

[RedDragonX]

Bump - Still cant seem to fix, can any1 help?

Just formatted PC again for the 8th time.., also my internet keeps not working and i cant fix that now, so is it a damaged harddrive?

Ps. Ive checked firewalls etc and done error checks, defrags... and system restores

 

[Kaori]

did you check task manager, event logs, performance monitor?

 

[Riona2k3]

have you tried to defragment your harddrive?

 

[Neptune]

yes its a harddrive problem.

this will occure when

A Reformatting the pc and there is still 2 partitons on the hard drive

B its over heated an will only slightly work (i kno that bc mine did it)

Also if u reinstall windows make sure u start it up with out auto update an see if it still happens.

just a quick question, Once uv reinstalled windows do it run ok for a day or 2 then it shows signs?? then once u restart ur comp does it say no windows is installed or stop at start up screen??

 

[RedDragonX]

sometimes itr starts up and when i click anything, an error comes up, (even folders), the only place i can to is desktop, other times wen it slows down it starts up, runs smooth for around a min then slows.

 

[Neptune]

sometimes itr starts up and when i click anything, an error comes up, (even folders), the only place i can to is desktop, other times wen it slows down it starts up, runs smooth for around a min then slows.

defo sounds like a harddrive problem to me. can u get hold of like a 4/5 gig hdd to try in ur pc as u dnt wana spend loads on the HDD an then its not actually that. it could also be a hardwear problem like the fan to ur pentium not working properly due to dust ect ect dnt need to go on.

just try get hold of a crappy lil 4/5 gig HDD load windows xp onto it an see wot happens from there. if al runs fine then obviously its a hardwear problem

 

[Ardbeg]

Lets assume it is the hard drive.
How old is it and what make is it ?
Some makes, Seagate for one, have 2 or 3 years warranty. If its within that time fram, they'll repair or replace it free or just the cost of postage.
You'll need to get the serial number off it and check out the webite of the maker and they often will say if its under warranty.
G/l

 

[Ragnar]

Lets assume it is the hard drive.
How old is it and what make is it ?
Some makes, Seagate for one, have 2 or 3 years warranty. If its within that time fram, they'll repair or replace it free or just the cost of postage.
You'll need to get the serial number off it and check out the webite of the maker and they often will say if its under warranty.
G/l

Don't most seagates come with a 5 year warranty now?

 

[RedDragonX]

still have problem.........

 

[Kaori]

tried low level format? (to wipe everything)
put a drive fan... if it's hot.
buy a new one... (not expensive at all)

 

[Neptune]

still have problem.........

try get ur hands on a 4/5 gig 1 just to make sure it is the HDD even tho to me its everythin mine was doing.