Re: Boot warning

From: Jim (Jim_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/07/05 

Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:53:04 -0800

How does this happen and does this mean I cannot correct the problem and that
the computer is about to "crash"?

"WTC" wrote:

> It is a SMART error, warning you that your hard is failing. It is warning
> you.
>
> Look at your event viewer for warning as well.
>
> start>run and type
>
> eventvwr
>
> then select system in the left hand pane
>
> --
> William
>
>
> "Jim" <Jim@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:234C7589-AF51-4B75-AE66-4E649775B8A6@microsoft.com...
> > Following the recent use of an IEEE connection, the following message
> > appears
> > each time I boot the computer:
> >
> > Smart failure predicted on primary master WDC WD10000BB22CCBO
> > Immediatley backup your data and replace youor hard disk drive. A failure
> > may be imminent.
> >
> > I then have a choice of clicking F2 to resume setup or F1 to go to BIOS
> > settings. Continuing the boot so far has not resulted in any problems.
> >
> > Why is this happening and can I correct whatever is causing it.
> >
> > Thanks
>
>
>

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