? for Computer Guys

[Ridge]

Could be the hard drive is dying. In which case you will want to replace it, then toss the hard drive in the freezer overnight (in an antistatic bag), then copy the data across using a USB adapter. Freezing the hard drive helps the platters contract, and gives them a little bit more life before they die. Can only do this once or twice, though.

But you'll want to make sure that is the problem first.

[jhood001]

Freezing the hard drive helps the platters contract, and gives them a little bit more life before they die.

First I've heard of that, Ridger. Nice tip! Let's go shoot soon!