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1st February 2006 | 22:07

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vapilot2004

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From: fairly close to the colonial capitol

I have a Linux-based bootable CD for this but you may be able to use something like this:

Free HD Diagnostic Program from PC World

Your machine likely has a newer S.M.A.R.T. drive - this software speaks it's language and reports back to you on the drive's health and of possible impending failures.