[ersatz]

Looks like we're going for the recovery as rshaffer61 said.

What brand of computer do you have, and do you know if it had a recovery partition?

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its moving again... it still says 11% but the file numbers are going up, i'll keep you updated.
Toshiba.. and no idea about recovery, think the bucket sounds a good place
thanks

Edited by busybelle, 05 March 2010 - 09:57 AM.

[busybelle]

its moving again... it still says 11% but the file numbers are going up, i'll keep you updated.
Toshiba.. and no idea about recovery, think the bucket sounds a good place
thanks

Edited by busybelle, 05 March 2010 - 09:57 AM.

[ersatz]

Hi,

Keep us updated on the scan You might have a recovery partition if the laptop is new enough. For some models you would need to hold or repeatedly press the "0" or "F1" key on reboot to access it. Mind, this would erase all data from the drive and you would need to backup all your data first; You should be doing that anyway as this HD may unfortunately be toast..

What's the model of your Toshiba? We should run some hard drive diagnostics when everything's done.

[busybelle]

Toshiba Satellite L300D -02q system unit
PSLC8C-02Q019
seems to be going through it fast now.

[rshaffer61]

Run hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech....ay.cfm?ttid=287
Make sure, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), and make the CD bootable.

NOTE. If your hard drive is made by Toshiba, unfortunately, you're out of luck, because Toshiba doesn't provide any diagnostic tool.

Thanks to Broni for the instructions

[busybelle]

I am very happy to say, i believe my laptop is working perfectly now The chkdsk /r scan took 8 hrs to complete, it restarted and is now working just fine. The ticking has stopped also
Hopefully no more problems.
Thank you so much for your all of the help from both of you. Much appreciated. is there some place i can donate?
Thanks again
Belle

[rshaffer61]

Congratulations. for a successful resolution for your issue.

You are very welcome. I'm glad we could help and please let us know how everything works out for you.
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[ersatz]

As he said..

CONGRATULATIONS!

Hopefully you just have a loud hard drive

If you really wish to donate, you can donate directly to the site HERE. But as always, our help is FREE.

Congratulations once again!