My last CHKDSK reported read, write errors then 72k of bad clusters.
What is the general procedure one should take regarding these types of
errors? Does this mean that the hd is on its way out? Is a call to
Dell support warranted? TIA

If chkdsk /r continues to report bad clusters almost every time you run it,
that is a sign that the surface of your hard disk is physically
deteriorating. Backup daily and replace the disk as soon as possible.

Rocky

"RJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> My last CHKDSK reported read, write errors then 72k of bad clusters.
> What is the general procedure one should take regarding these types of
> errors? Does this mean that the hd is on its way out? Is a call to
> Dell support warranted? TIA

"Rocket J. Squirrel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> If chkdsk /r continues to report bad clusters almost every time you run it,
> that is a sign that the surface of your hard disk is physically
> deteriorating. Backup daily and replace the disk as soon as possible.
>
> Rocky
>
> "RJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > My last CHKDSK reported read, write errors then 72k of bad clusters.
> > What is the general procedure one should take regarding these types of
> > errors? Does this mean that the hd is on its way out? Is a call to

> > Dell support warranted? TIA

Thanks. Called Dell and they sent a replacement.

Alright!

Rocky

"RJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "Rocket J. Squirrel" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:<(E-Mail Removed)>...
> > If chkdsk /r continues to report bad clusters almost every time you run
it,
> > that is a sign that the surface of your hard disk is physically
> > deteriorating. Backup daily and replace the disk as soon as possible.
> >
> > Rocky
> >
> > "RJ" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > My last CHKDSK reported read, write errors then 72k of bad clusters.
> > > What is the general procedure one should take regarding these types of
> > > errors? Does this mean that the hd is on its way out? Is a call to
>
> > > Dell support warranted? TIA
>
> Thanks. Called Dell and they sent a replacement.