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Windows XP/2000 - error message posted in the Operating Systems forums; Hi running windows xp everytime i turn on pc i get following message 1720-smarthard drive detects imminent failure your hard drive is detecting imminent failure.to ensure no data loss backup ...

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Old 06-14-2006
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Hi running windows xp
everytime i turn on pc i get following message
1720-smarthard drive detects imminent failure
your hard drive is detecting imminent failure.to ensure no data loss backup contents and replace hard disk
attribute failed ; hash 10



F1 boot


so i press F1 AND IT ALL LOAdS FINE
PC RUNS PERFECT
Is this serious or can i sort
pc is acompaq deskpro en
512 ram
2gig mem


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Hey Rudlux!

I think you should take that warning very serious!
Are you able to back-up? How old is your system?

It might be still under warranty I guess.
I'd take no risk and get a new harddisk as soon as possible.

Just get the computer back to the shop, or contact the company.

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thanks
will do



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