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Lasher

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4. You mean I should set up a backup schedule for my files, right?

Reply to Dead_Parrot (Reply #1)

Wed May 2, 2012, 07:04 PM

May 2012

I could probably do that on a flash drive. I think I'd need an external hard drive to do a complete PC backup. I've never done either, but System Restore has come in handy a time or two.

I'll check out the SMART data tomorrow.

Thanks.

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Dell Dimension XPS 410 with Seagate hard drive problem [View all] Lasher May 2012 OP

If it's been going on for a long time... Dead_Parrot May 2012 #1

You mean I should set up a backup schedule for my files, right? Lasher May 2012 #4

OK, I've downloaded Speedfan 4.43. Lasher May 2012 #8

You might also check your BIOS settings and make sure it's recognizing the drive properly. lastlib May 2012 #2

How do I check my BIOS settings? Lasher May 2012 #3

It varies from machine to machine.... lastlib May 2012 #5

Dells are usually F2 hobbit709 May 2012 #6

Thank you, this is another thing I'll check tomorrow. Lasher May 2012 #7