how do i know if my IDE cable is working fine

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how do i know if my IDE cable is working fine

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xp_even View Member Profile	Jul 7 2008, 08:01 PM Post #1
Member Posts: 53 OS: Windows XP	I'm having trouble installing software from large installer files(>100 MB in size) .This also happens when I extract similar files.I get a corrupt installer or archive message.These installers work fine on my friends' PCs.I have also connected a friend's DVD writer to my system to ruleout any problems with my writer.It gives the same problem on my system. I have clean formatted my system and installed XP twice. Please help me find out if it is an IDE problem...

Neil Jones View Member Profile	Jul 8 2008, 02:37 PM Post #2
Member 5k Posts: 5,648 From: UK OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3	If you suspect a problem with the cable, change it. Ask a shop nicely and you may get one for nothing.

xp_even View Member Profile	Jul 8 2008, 06:57 PM Post #3
Member Posts: 53 OS: Windows XP	Ok.Got an new cable but the problem still persists....What should I do ?

Neil Jones View Member Profile	Jul 10 2008, 03:47 PM Post #4
Member 5k Posts: 5,648 From: UK OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3	Run a memory check on it. Google Memtest.

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