hey recently i reformatted and installed windows 7 home premium on my computer everything was running perfectly fine for about the first week then after that i randomly starting get a message saying " Windows detected a hard disk problem - back up your files immediately to prevent information loss, and then contact the computer manufacturer to determine if you need to repair or replace the disk" now i know that problem doesnt really have anything to do with but thought it was best to state what i did before hand..
My hard disk and model is SeaGate ST3500418AS...
I have tried a few things to try and repair this...
- Ran chkdsk /f and chkdsk /r twice... but to not avail
- Downloaded Seatools and ran the S.M.A.R.T, short and long drive self test. All of which failed.
- Ran Short and long generic tests and they passed.
Please can you help me try and fix this without having to call the manufacturer and get it replaced. Plus i dont have a External Hard Drive that i can use to backup my stuff (I probably should but dont) so if i have to that will cost me more money etc
PS: i have checked their site and it is covered by warranty so that wont be a problem if i have to get it replaced
Anyways any help would be much appreciated.....