Odd hard disk sounds with Ultimate 64 bit

[Guest]

The first time I heard this, it totally spooked me - it sounded as if my HD
was dying. It was the noticeable "click" you get that is typically followed
by the whine of a dying HD. A better description would be the click of the
disks shutting down when you turn off the computer. I get it at random times
when running Vista.
I know it's not a bad disk, as I'm also using it in a dual-boot
configuration with XP home, and I don't experience it when running XP.
I've checked the power management features and set the disks to on all the
time, and that didn't correct it. I highly doubt it is the drivers.
I'm running an Abit IP35PRO with a Seagate SATA w/ perp recording. Getting
rid of that sound would make running Vista a much more satisfying experience.
Well, fixing the sign-in issue with Live messenger, the sidebar & 3D apps,
the slow start up....

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

How do you know it's not a dying drive? Have you run a drive diagnostic tool
from the manufacturer on it?

The sound is particular to the drive, not Vista, so there's nothing you are
going to be able to do in Windows to make it disappear. I would be more
concerned about impending failure and backing up any data contained on it.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Guest]

The HD is fine. In XP with the SAME DRIVE, I do not get this encounter.
Also, having experienced dying hard disks in the past, when that sound
occurs, the system temporarily freezes up. It also lacks the whine sound
that a dying disk gives off.
I've been working with hardware for many years, and this is a first time
experience with what is occuring.

 

[Guest]

Hi,

How do you know it's not a dying drive? Have you run a drive diagnostic
tool from the manufacturer on it?

I have the same problem with the clicking sound. I've run SpinRite on
the drive and it comes up clean.

If SpinRite can't find anything wrong then I have complete confidence that
there's really nothing physically wrong with the hard drive.

Tom Lake