I have a Dell Dimension 8200 and about 3 hours ago, when I rebooted it, an error came up telling me something is wrong with the hard drive and to contact Dell. I have to press F1 to continue loading Windows. Has anyone experience this problem before? Any solutions?

Thanks

 

i have the same computer.... tell me the error ?, do u get a blue screen on boot up ?

 

I get the blue DELL sign and see the BIOS loading but then I get the error.

 

Does the machine boot? The SMART technology of the drive has probably detected too many disk errors. Call Dell and get a new drive.

 

Yes, when I get the error I have to press F1 to continue loading windows.
I bought it about 3 years ago so my warranty period is over. I'm backing up stuff right now and going to put a new copy of XP. If this doesn't work, I guess I'll have to go and buy a new HD.

 

 

I just had to get a new drive put in my powerbook.....but i finally got it back...feels like i got a whole new computer...specially since i put tiger on it the instant i open it up.

 

The msg says: Dell's Disk Monitoring System has detected that drive 0 on the primary EIDE controller is operating outside of normal specifications. It is advisable to immediately back up your data and replace your hard-disk drive by calling your support desk or dell computer corporation."

I just reinstalled xp and I'm still getting it.

 

Did you do a complete format? Not a quick format ... full format? I think a lot of times problems occur with data loss when you don't have "clean" power. Best insurance I have with my computer is a UPS ... Tripplite, APS, whatever ... get one to make sure brownouts or surges don't corrupt your data.

Sounds like your MDF (mean disk failure) for your drive is less than average.

 

sounds like teh HD is failing. id recomend getting a new one

 

^^^ yeah i agree, same thing happened to me, I replaced the old hard drive with Seagate instead.

 

get spinrite...its a program that runs diagnostics monthly, and can even fix damaged drives. it saved my ass more htan once

 

If you need a new drive, check these guys out. Fast shipping, Great customer sevice and the drives comes with up to 3 years warranty, depending on the drive you order. They ever sell a transfer kit.

www.drivesolutions.com

 

Thanks for the replies. I searched the internet for the error message that I got and found out my HD was about to fail. I went and got a new HD and now the error message is gone. I got a Western Digital 120 GB 7200RPM with 8MB cache for $90 CDN (after the mail and rebate).