A Disk Read Error Occurred - The Sequel

Well, this is a bit anti-climatic, I think, but the problem is (partially) fixed.

The firm where I bought the computer felt there was possibly a problem with the hard drive.
They offered to replace it gladly if I would bring in the computer.
I wasn't keen on dropping it off, and having it sit on the shelf till they can "have a look at it",
perhaps a week or two later (you know - service departments are always too busy).
Also, I was not convinced there was any problem with the drive, since I did several surface scans,
and nothing showed up.
To make a long story short (if I can) I felt it was a BIOS problem. I started looking in that
direction.
What I found was this: In the BIOS, I can choose from two options:
1: Load Optimal Defaults, and
2. Load Custom Defaults.
When I loaded Optimal Defaults, the "A Disk Read Error Occurred" message appeared on wake-up from
hibernation.
When I loaded Custom Defaults, and then disabled "Boot from Network", the trouble did *not* happen.

Problem solved!!! ???????
Well, it seemed that way, until I allowed the computer to go into hibernation with a network drive
loaded.
Then, on resume, it tells me (surprise!): "A Disk Read Error Occurred. Press CTRL ALT DEL to
restart"

However, I don't use a network drive that often, so I think I'll rest my weary brains now.

Why did/does this happen only on wake-up from hibernation, and not on "normal" boot-up? Beats
me!!!

Anyway: That's all, folks! I think I learned something!
A sincere "thank you" to all who offered help and suggestions!

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johnn
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"God is dead"
- Nietzsche (1844-1935)
"Nietzsche is dead"
- God
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: A Disk Read Error Occurred
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    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
  • RE: A Disk Read Error Occurred
    ... The BIOS is Intel Corp. ECG3510M.86A.0107.2008.0826.1637 08/26/2008 ... "A Disk Read Error Occurred. ... Nietzsche ... "Nietzsche is dead" ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers)
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    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
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  • Re: What Is Taking Up So Much Space?
    ... You are only using 26.25% of your hard disk drive. ... You can free up hibernation space (that is as much as you have in RAM. ... "Documents and Settings" folder and choose properties.. ... calculate the space taken up and report that here. ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)