For several weeks now, when I turn my computer on, it will often (3/5 or so) run a "disk check" on start up. The computer states that there was an issue with the hard drive that prevented windows from starting up. It will then optimize the disk, trying to fix the problem, and eventually start up windows normally (or sometimes give me the option to repair). With this being a reoccurring problem, is this a sign that the hard drive is slowly dying? I've completely tried reformatting the drive all together, and starting fresh - this did not help. Clearly, the optimizations/windows repairs aren't helping either. The hard drive is relatively new (<1 year), and I never had any problems until recently. If I am going to make replacements, I want to make sure I am replacing the correct part. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Edit: Should of also mentioned that even after Windows runs the optimization, it doesn't necessarily always start up. Now and again it will load up to the Windows Logo, and just get stuck there...kind of like it doesn't know where to go from there. Doesn't freeze, as I can still see the logo flashing, but also doesn't move on (kind of like it is lost? lol).
Edit: Should of also mentioned that even after Windows runs the optimization, it doesn't necessarily always start up. Now and again it will load up to the Windows Logo, and just get stuck there...kind of like it doesn't know where to go from there. Doesn't freeze, as I can still see the logo flashing, but also doesn't move on (kind of like it is lost? lol).