[SOLVED] Ultra DMA CRC Errors After Turning Off PC Suddenly

[MaxDC15]

I had to give my desktop computer (Windows 10) a hard stop due to an exigency in my room, without giving it a shutdown as I normally do. I had some trouble while booting up but after checking disks and taking a bit of time it finally came on again.

I checked for Windows updates and installed them and then restarted, and this time it started without any problem although I felt that it took a few more seconds during bootup after the Win 10 logo display but I am not sure.

I then ran a HDDScan SMART report which shows everything as green except Ultra DMA CRC Errors giving it a value of 200 which is the worst. Everything seemed to be fine until having to suddenly turn off the computer, so I presume the cause could be that.

How do I fix this error, without having to replace anything given that at this time no computer parts are easily available at least for another few weeks(or longer)?

 

[MaxDC15]

There used to be a time when responses used to come in within minutes with a solution or at the very least, suggestions.

Not that I mind a lack of answers at this time. But I do hope everyone is safe and healthy at this time, with their families. In the meantime let us await better times when we overcome the virus.

 

[fzabkar]

Those errors relate to the SATA interface and are usually not significant. What is the raw value of this attribute?

 

[MaxDC15]

Here's what it shows:

The first 200 comes under "value" while the second is in the "worst" column.

 

[fzabkar]

There were 7 errors. "200" is the normalized value, ie a health score. Higher normalized values are better.

 

[MaxDC15]

There were 7 errors. "200" is the normalized value, ie a health score. Higher normalized values are better.

Thanks, I presume that higher normalized scores translate to ignoring the errors and let them be - as long as there is no damage done.

 

[fzabkar]

Just keep an eye on the numbers. UDMA CRC errors are detected and corrected, so they should not normally be a problem. They do not necessarily point to a fault with the HDD. In fact these errors are not uncommon. In fact my drive is reporting 1 such error today.