A Repeat For Buenchico

[fbg40]

Hi B
A month ago you sorted my problem out re non booting of my PC. All of a sudden it has started playing up again (after a month of being great !) - in your considered opinion do you think that this could be a sign of the HD starting to "pack up" ?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
FBG40

[Buenchico]

It's certainly a possibility. If Chkdsk finds errors, it might be time to look for a new PC (preferably with a solid state drive, to reduce the chances of similar problems in the future).

[fbg40]

Many thanks B, had the same thoughts myself - oh well.
FBG40

[alavahalf]

Looking back at your previous post .. your PC is only four years old and has a good spec. If your HD drive is failing then why not just replace the drive.
About 3 months ago I had a similar problem and bought a new solid state drive from ebay. Re-loaded Win 10 (incredibly quickly) and WOW .. without doubt this has to be the best upgrade you can do for £30. My PC now flies, it takes less than 10 seconds to boot to the welcome screen and 3 seconds to shut down !
Solid state drives are so cheap now and if you dont need 1TB storage why buy it in the first place ?

[JimF]

Just remember not to defrag an SSD!

https://www.electronicsweekly.com/noticeboard/general-noticeboard/why-you-shouldnt-defragment-a-solid-state-hard-drive-2011-11/

[Old_Geezer]

It never hurts to check the hard drive anyway.

I used to use a programme called Spinrite. Unsure of it's standing in the present day though. Bought my version years ago.

[fbg40]

Just for info, my PC is in for treatment (new HD)and, hopefully all will be ok upon it's return.
FBG40

[fbg40]

Hi B
Just to keep you up to date I had it confirmed that the HD was on it's way out, so have had a new SSD fitted. Thanks again for your input.
FBG40

[Buenchico]

Thanks for the update. I'm sure that you'll find the SSD a lot faster than your old hard drive.