HDD failing or OS?

[josh74717]

Alright so. PC is pretty good, doesn't seem to have any problems except I am wondering if these are some signs for a failing or a bad HDD. Corrupt OS maybe?

Now noise is one. Now and then it will be extremely noisy.

I am wondering if this is a HDD or another component problem. My PC seems to take forever to boot off and it goes completely black and all parts are still on. Sometimes it takes a few minutes to finally shut down, just before it didn't for more than 5+ minutes and I decided to force power it down using the button. Is it HDD or OS or another component?

 

[Paul NZ]

If it hangs on the post screen after you turn it on

This can be a sign it's failing. because the system is finding it hard to detect it / read whats on it

If you can hear grinding noises, it maybe on its way out / ready to die

 

[josh74717]

If it hangs on the post screen after you turn it on

This can be a sign it's failing. because the system is finding it hard to detect it / read whats on it

If you can hear grinding noises, it maybe on its way out / ready to die

Alright thanks, sounds like it's the dying part then lmao

 

[Paul NZ]

lol. I would copy what you want off it (except programs) if you want them.

Before it does

 

[josh74717]

lol. I would copy what you want off it (except programs) if you want them.

Before it does

How long do you reckon it would take before it actually 'dies'. Minimum and maximum.

 

[Paul NZ]

Well, if its loud could be tomorrow lol. You'll soon find out when it dies 1/2 way booting into windows

And you're starting at a black screen

 

[josh74717]

Well, if its loud could be tomorrow lol. You'll soon find out when it dies 1/2 way booting into windows

And you're starting at a black screen

Sounds like I'll be having fun soon.

 

[Paul NZ]

lol

 

[josh74717]

lol

Do you reckon that it could potentially be a failing or corrupt OS (windows) instead of it being a dying HDD?

Like it's most likely the HDD but is there a chance that it may be?

 

[seagate_surfer]

You definitely want to back up any important data just to protect yourself. You could scan the drive for errors using a vendor tool, ours is free and it is called SeaTools, most vendors have something along these lines as well.