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Hi All:
I have a Dell Dimension XPS T600 desktop with Windows XP. I just replaced
the original Seagate 28.5 GB hard drive with a new Seagate Barracude ATA 200
GB drive (Model ST3200822A) and installed Windows XP including service pack
and updates.
The hard drive LED blinks every few seconds, even though no apps or
background processes are running. I turned off the Windows indexing option
for the drive, closed all programs including antivirus and other background
processes via Task Manager, and physically disconnected my cable modem, but
blinking did not stop. I rebooted to safe mode, but blinking still did not
stop. What do you suppose is causing my hard drive to be accessed
continuously? The constant clicking noise is very annoying, although the
drive is fairly quiet compared to the original.
If I can't find the source of the problem, are there any freeware programs
to wipe the drive clean before I return it to the store for a refund?
Thanx,
Keybored
Hi All:
I have a Dell Dimension XPS T600 desktop with Windows XP. I just replaced
the original Seagate 28.5 GB hard drive with a new Seagate Barracude ATA 200
GB drive (Model ST3200822A) and installed Windows XP including service pack
and updates.
The hard drive LED blinks every few seconds, even though no apps or
background processes are running. I turned off the Windows indexing option
for the drive, closed all programs including antivirus and other background
processes via Task Manager, and physically disconnected my cable modem, but
blinking did not stop. I rebooted to safe mode, but blinking still did not
stop. What do you suppose is causing my hard drive to be accessed
continuously? The constant clicking noise is very annoying, although the
drive is fairly quiet compared to the original.
If I can't find the source of the problem, are there any freeware programs
to wipe the drive clean before I return it to the store for a refund?
Thanx,
Keybored