r/WindowsHelp • u/leo37415 • Aug 24 '26
Windows 7 I have a failing hard drive with my HP compact pro 6300
OK, so this is one of my refurbished computers that I got off of Amazon it’s been working really good for years but then all of a sudden start saying “ drive hard detects imminent danger” and I reseated it. Now today, after powering it on it decides to do it again.
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u/Froggypwns Windows Insider MVP (I don't work for Microsoft) Aug 24 '26
Use a program like CrystalDiskInfo to get more information, but it most likely is your drive is failing and needs to be replaced.
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u/No_Interaction_4925 Aug 24 '26
Unplug the drive, install Windows on the new one. You should not be running windows on a hard drive to begin with.
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u/Raijen_ArDesh Aug 25 '26
Attribute 7 is the drive head reporting an error (SEEK_ERROR_RATE). Drive is on it's way out. Backup any information you still can and replace the drive, it cannot be trusted. As it's a refurbished machine I'd imagine it's out of warranty, but you can check the serial number on the manufacturer's website.
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u/leo37415 Aug 25 '26
The manufacturers website is defunct for some reason. I checked it the first time it happened. But thank you for the help
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u/Raijen_ArDesh Aug 25 '26
What brand is the drive?
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u/leo37415 Aug 25 '26
I believe it was a Hitachi
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u/Raijen_ArDesh Aug 25 '26
https://support-en.wd.com/app/warrantystatusweb and plunk in your region and serial number of the drive. WD bought HGST back in 2012.
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u/leo37415 Aug 25 '26
Will this still work with a drive over 16 years old?
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u/Raijen_ArDesh Aug 25 '26
LOL, no it'll be out of warranty then :) If it's worked for 16 years it's done it's dury. o7
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