Harddrive DMA going down

[Dan]

For article 817472, where is the hotfix? My harddrive
keeps going down from DMA 6 to 2 or lower and it is
capable of DMA 6

 

[Bob I]

Only a phone call away

Windows XP
A supported feature that modifies the product's default behavior is now
available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to modify the behavior
that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that
specifically need it. This feature may receive additional testing.
Therefore, if your system is not severely affected by the lack of this
feature, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows XP
service pack that contains this feature.

To obtain this feature immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support
Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services
phone numbers and information on support costs, visit the following
Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

Prerequisites

 

[Nathan McNulty]

These hotfixes are provided for free but do require a phone call. As
long as they don't have to find the article for you or anything, it
won't cost you anything.