Also run a memory test, just in case it's a memory problem that is effecting the parts that the windows OS is using to access/control/cache the hard drive.
As Knoppix 5.01 starts the computer and shows all files on the 80GB Maxtor: You may want to try copying them to a backup area on another drive. JimB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Funck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2006 3:10 AM Subject: Re: Asus A7M266MB > Also, if you can get Fedora to boot again, and to see the hard > drive, try running smartctl, and dump the SMART data looking for > signs of failure. Then tell smartctl to run a long self test, > and see if it turns up any errors. There are probably dos-based > utilities with similar functionality, perhaps available from > the drive manufacturer. > > -- > ---------------------------------------- > The WIN-HOME mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned > LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: > http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html > > -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
