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Old 21st Jan 2008, 04:29
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I've noticed that when my PC (running XP SP2) is processing information there is a small but noticeable noise, which seems to be coming from the hard drive. The noise is like a small 'drumming' sound.

There seems to be no functional problem, just the noise, however, I downloaded and ran the MAXTOR utility (for windows) which gave instant fails on both the short and long self tests.

Drive is MAXTOR STM3250820AS.

Problem or not?

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Old 21st Jan 2008, 05:21
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It's possible it could be on the way out.

Noise is normally a tell tale sign and their testing software failing backs that up I guess.

Maxtor drives are also not the most reliable around, I've had many fail on me.
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Yep .... time to back up your vital data ... me thinks
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