hard drive problem

modena · 03-19-2006, 02:43 PM

Every time i do anything that access one of my hard drives, my system pretty much just hangs and I am forced to reboot with the button on my computer. This problem just seemed to happen, I didnt do anything that I can think of to cause it ( I deleted an MSOcache folder, but that apparently is just microsoft office setup files). I was wondering if anyone knew what the problem could be, or if there is a way to save the files. Like I can access and see the files but after about 20 secs, the hanging begins. Any ideas? THANKS!

zero2dash · 03-20-2006, 08:37 AM

Have you tried running CHKDSK from the Recovery console?

shocky123 · 03-20-2006, 09:41 AM

Have you overclocked at all?

I found that I had somewhat similar problems when I started overclocking my system. I'm not sure if it's the same symptoms.. but I would run into problems where I could double-click on something on the desktop, or open a file or something.. but after about 30sec's of being in Windows I wouldnt be able to open up anymore files and stuff.

It turned out to be a sign from my memory that I had used settings that were too aggressive for it to handle at the frequencies I was needing.

If you're not overclocking, then I'm stumped.. if you arent noticing 'broken' noises coming from the drive, then there's nothing I can say other than reinstalling _may_ fix it.

Definitely run a chkdsk and do a deep scan of the drive if you're not overclocking it. If you are, try lowering the frequency, or giving the ram less agressive settings.

~Kyle

03-19-2006, 02:43 PM	#1
modena Captain Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: pa Posts: 1,741	hard drive problem Every time i do anything that access one of my hard drives, my system pretty much just hangs and I am forced to reboot with the button on my computer. This problem just seemed to happen, I didnt do anything that I can think of to cause it ( I deleted an MSOcache folder, but that apparently is just microsoft office setup files). I was wondering if anyone knew what the problem could be, or if there is a way to save the files. Like I can access and see the files but after about 20 secs, the hanging begins. Any ideas? THANKS! __________________ WoW - Perenolde - chars: intron, modena Computer - AMD 64 3700+ 939 on NF4 SLi mobo (ZALMAN CNPS 9500), 2 GB DDR466 (2-3-2-5), XFX Geforce 7900GT 256mb (520mhz core, 24 pipes, 1500mhz memory), Western Digital Raptor 74GB Serial ATA HD 10k, 850GB in other HD's, 21in Widescreen LCD

03-20-2006, 09:41 AM	#3
shocky123 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 828	Have you overclocked at all? I found that I had somewhat similar problems when I started overclocking my system. I'm not sure if it's the same symptoms.. but I would run into problems where I could double-click on something on the desktop, or open a file or something.. but after about 30sec's of being in Windows I wouldnt be able to open up anymore files and stuff. It turned out to be a sign from my memory that I had used settings that were too aggressive for it to handle at the frequencies I was needing. If you're not overclocking, then I'm stumped.. if you arent noticing 'broken' noises coming from the drive, then there's nothing I can say other than reinstalling _may_ fix it. Definitely run a chkdsk and do a deep scan of the drive if you're not overclocking it. If you are, try lowering the frequency, or giving the ram less agressive settings. ~Kyle __________________ "me awaits onslaught of estrogen fury." -CornMonkey "5. When your friend dates a woman that is absolutely terrible for him, and she's wrecking his life, it's your duty to openly hate her, and point out how evil she is." -ialsohaveadream

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03-20-2006, 08:37 AM	#2
zero2dash Commander Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Fenton, MO - but I wish I was at the beach. ANY beach. Posts: 1,367	Have you tried running CHKDSK from the Recovery console?

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