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[SOLVED] Question about a file that scans hang up on - System.Data.dll
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I hope this doesn't sound dumb, while I have had recent go arounds with recovering data from failing HDD's I am still rather green.
Anyrate....
I currently do not have an external HDD, only 4+GB DVD+R discs and after looking at the create an image option on his system it would require 61 GB of space.
His laptop has a recovery partition but did not come with any discs.
Would it be wise to purchase an OEM recovery disc from HP in case it totally fails in the future?
Would it be wise to clone his HDD to a new one in case of total failure in the future?
There does not appear to be anything of importance on this machine as it is relatively new and infact he had to send it back to have something repaired right out of the gate. Don't remember what it was at the moment.
Anyrate....
I currently do not have an external HDD, only 4+GB DVD+R discs and after looking at the create an image option on his system it would require 61 GB of space.
His laptop has a recovery partition but did not come with any discs.
Would it be wise to purchase an OEM recovery disc from HP in case it totally fails in the future?
Would it be wise to clone his HDD to a new one in case of total failure in the future?
There does not appear to be anything of importance on this machine as it is relatively new and infact he had to send it back to have something repaired right out of the gate. Don't remember what it was at the moment.
GZ
Visiting Expert
Let's see how the HDD diagnostic turns out first.
If you get a new drive (make sure it is the same size or larger than the original) and you can clone the drive... That will save both the OEM recovery partition and his OS installation.
If you get a new drive (make sure it is the same size or larger than the original) and you can clone the drive... That will save both the OEM recovery partition and his OS installation.
The advanced test completed and stated the following:
Problem detected on the non Hitachi disk drive, Please contact your HDD supplier for additional support. Disposition Code = 0x72
By the way it is a Toshiba drive but I did not see a test related to it so I ran the Hitachi
Problem detected on the non Hitachi disk drive, Please contact your HDD supplier for additional support. Disposition Code = 0x72
By the way it is a Toshiba drive but I did not see a test related to it so I ran the Hitachi
No such thing in my book. We all learned at some point by asking questions & seeking guidance.
Hold off on the purchase of replacement media for now.
See if you can successfully create the HP Recovery Discs first - you will get one shot at it, so please don't stop the process for any reason:
Looks like DVD+R will be fine -
I would scrap the total system image idea. ~15 DVDs will take a long time and be a mess, IMO. All you need are the HP Recovery Discs & personal files, e.g., pics, docs, etc... Copy/burn those files to DVD. If there are no such files that need to be saved, you can obviously skip this part.
Burn the HP Recovery Discs first.
Curiosity.... have you decided to replace the HDD?
Regards. . .
jcgriff2
Jc,
Thank you very much for the links. Given the improtance of the one time shot for the HP recovery discs I will wait till atleast Sunday before attempting it, if not my first actual day off tuesday. That way I will have my wits about me and a little time to read over the link so I feel comfortable with the process.
As far as replacing the HDD, I will let him know about the risk of failure. At the least I will try to creat the Discs and he will have it whether he wants to replace the HDD now or wait till it goes for good.
Thank you again for the direction.
Gotta get a nap in before my 2nd dayshift.
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Thank you very much for the links. Given the improtance of the one time shot for the HP recovery discs I will wait till atleast Sunday before attempting it, if not my first actual day off tuesday. That way I will have my wits about me and a little time to read over the link so I feel comfortable with the process.
As far as replacing the HDD, I will let him know about the risk of failure. At the least I will try to creat the Discs and he will have it whether he wants to replace the HDD now or wait till it goes for good.
Thank you again for the direction.
Gotta get a nap in before my 2nd dayshift.
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My pleasure.
I was in the exact same situation as you just about 4 years ago with this HP dv7 laptop. It was the first time that I ever created recovery media & the very 1st time I ever installed Windows.
Point being - I know how you feel.
Any ? - please post back, whether before or after recovery media creation. We'll be here!
Regards. . .
jcgriff2
I was in the exact same situation as you just about 4 years ago with this HP dv7 laptop. It was the first time that I ever created recovery media & the very 1st time I ever installed Windows.
Point being - I know how you feel.
Any ? - please post back, whether before or after recovery media creation. We'll be here!
Regards. . .
jcgriff2
:thumbsup2:
Recovery media successfully created!
I will double check if he has anything to backup or not.
I will see if he would like to clone the current HDD and either store it in the event this one fails or just pop it in.
Should I run the seagate diagnostics?
I will double check if he has anything to backup or not.
I will see if he would like to clone the current HDD and either store it in the event this one fails or just pop it in.
Should I run the seagate diagnostics?
Well,
Failed the short test right out of the gate. Running the long now.
As I mentioned before, I don't remember what was wrong with this machine before but it was still under warranty and I had him send it in for repair.
It may still be under warranty. I will go to the HP site and see what is up on that.
Failed the short test right out of the gate. Running the long now.
As I mentioned before, I don't remember what was wrong with this machine before but it was still under warranty and I had him send it in for repair.
It may still be under warranty. I will go to the HP site and see what is up on that.
GZ
Visiting Expert
Good job! Since it's under warranty, the best bet is to send it in for repair. Although I would, personally, prefer to install a retail HDD, it may void the remaining Warranty, which would not be good in the event of a more serious system failure.
Will do and thank you to the both of you.
Because I figured that HP would want some info from there own built in HDD self test I ran it.
It went thru the short test and straight into the comprehensive test which stopped at 35% stating that the HDD was full. Also ran the diagnostics for the HDD to ge the failure code since they wanted that for the memory issue he had with this machine last time.
I will get with him to see if he wishes to purchase a retail HDD or get with HP to send it in for repair a 2nd time.
I gotta say that when it was hanging up during the scans I never would have guessed going the direction the two of you suggested. Good call on that!
Again, thank you both for your direction and willingness to help me learn some more.
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Because I figured that HP would want some info from there own built in HDD self test I ran it.
It went thru the short test and straight into the comprehensive test which stopped at 35% stating that the HDD was full. Also ran the diagnostics for the HDD to ge the failure code since they wanted that for the memory issue he had with this machine last time.
I will get with him to see if he wishes to purchase a retail HDD or get with HP to send it in for repair a 2nd time.
I gotta say that when it was hanging up during the scans I never would have guessed going the direction the two of you suggested. Good call on that!
Again, thank you both for your direction and willingness to help me learn some more.
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