Is my hdd failing?

[healLV]

Hello there.
I have a question. In last few days my pc have started to be slow. First it all started when i couldn`t do anything. Windows was accessing hard drive periodicly like 2-4 seconds. I tried to find source and messed up boot so had to redo that. After that it fixed problem for fex moments but then windows was accessing hard drive even more although it wasnt stuttering anymore. Next day I started pc its started to be slow again. Checking S.M.A.R.T status it show me that it has 391 reallocated sectors count. Can it be failing hdd or I messed up something?

Thanks in advance.

healLV

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Welcome to the community, healLV!

I'd strongly recommend you backup your data from that HDD immediately! Unfortunately, that count is really concerning and it indicates the amount of bad sectors. I'd not trust any files with the hard drive and replace it as soon as possible! Sharing a screenshot of all SMART values could be helpful.

I'd advise you to check the warranty on the HDD and contact the manufacturer's customer support. If it's still covered, they should be able to provide you with a replacement product once you send the RMA request.

Best of luck! Hope I helped.
SuperSoph_WD

 

[healLV]

Welcome to the community, healLV!

I'd strongly recommend you backup your data from that HDD immediately! Unfortunately, that count is really concerning and it indicates the amount of bad sectors. I'd not trust any files with the hard drive and replace it as soon as possible! Sharing a screenshot of all SMART values could be helpful.

I'd advise you to check the warranty on the HDD and contact the manufacturer's customer support. If it's still covered, they should be able to provide you with a replacement product once you send the RMA request.

Best of luck! Hope I helped.
SuperSoph_WD

Thanks for welcome.

It is fairly old hdd.

 

[SuperSoph_WD]

Hey there again, healLV!

Unfortunately, it does seem like the HDD is only going to get worse with its performance and health state. I'd definitely replace it as soon as possible. Trusting any data with this drive could potentially lead to the loss of your files.
Back up your files somewhere off-site and look for a new HDD.

Best of luck!
SuperSoph_WD