windows detected a hard disk problem

Anonymous
2010-01-03T21:33:27+00:00

My friend have just install a windows 7 in his toshiba laptop and he  is continiously getting this error X Winodws detected a hard disk problemBack up your files imm to prevent loss, and then contact the comp manufacture to determine if u have to repair or replace the disk.

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immedediate steps

because a disk failure to loss all ur program, files and documents ...............

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which disk is failing ?

the following hard disk are resporting failure:

disk name WDCWD2500BEVS-26vato ATA device 

colume c:\

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BUT  the hardisk is working good and the operating syste runs very smooth.

Is this a virus or windows error .

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Anonymous
2010-01-04T15:21:28+00:00

If you are seeing that error it's very likely the disk is failing even though it appears to be working OK. The disk itself and Windows both try to detect and automatically repair errors. If Windows is seeing errors it means the disk can no longer repair them. There are other reasons why this error may show up but you should test the disk ASAP. You should also make sure that any important data on the disk is backed up.  The laptop may have come with a program to test the hardware. If not try this program.

http://www.hdtune.com/index.html

Kerry Brown MS-MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-02-09T08:50:42+00:00

    Ok, here is the solution..

    1. Go to your accessories folder in the Start menu.
    2. Look for "Run", or "Command Prompt".
    3. Open any of them and type "gpedit.msc"  that will open the Local group policy editor.
    4. Once there, navigate to Computer Configuration\Administrative Templates\System\Troubleshooting and Diagnostics\Disk Diagnostic\
    5. Double Click on “Disk diagnostic: configure execution level”
    6. Set it to “disabled”. Because “Not configured” is enabled by default.

    Enjoy,

    V.

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-11-08T15:14:43+00:00

    I have this exact same problem .  But Windows 7 is the original Op System in my Laptop.

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-11-10T03:23:39+00:00

    Hello,

    Due to the age of this issue, it would be best to create a new thread for this.

    Doing so will avoid any confusion between your issue and that of the original poster.

    Best regards,

    Matthew_Ha

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-11-08T19:43:49+00:00

    I have the same thing with mine i hope that we get an answer soon it is making me nuts

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