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DevilDriver · 05-16-05

a few days ago I started having problems with my comp. Id try to play wow and it would instantly crash with a file error.
I also started getting a ton of driver errors. a day or so b4 I tryed ocing on this crapy mobo that doesnt have agp or pci lock and it didnt go well. system wouldnt boot, so I reset the bios and back to life she came.
figuring I did some thing to the hd in that oc attempt(corupted the data) I formated the partition and reinstalled windows this morning.
every thing installed just fine till wow. the first time I installed wow it went ok but when updating it the updater said some thing about a missing or corrupt file to uninstall and reinstall wow.
so I attempted to do that, but it wouldnt install any more. it starts to install and at a random spot each time it says errors and says it couldnt verify file.

I then get seatools from seagate. run it and my hd passed the physical tests, but has critical errors in the file structure of both partitions, which according to seatools is an os problem.
so I run scandisk on both partitions rerun seatools and get the same error.

what is going on? anyone know what I need to do to fix this problem?
I already reformated and reinstalled the windows partition.
rep's will be given to anyone who provides info that helps resolv this problem.

here is a copy of the seatools report btw:
The following information has been generated by SeaTools Desktop. Use
this information to help you recognize and resolve potential data access
problems.

System Information:
BIOS Date 02/13/04
Conventional Memory size 638 K
Extended Memory size 1046436 K
IO Channel type PCI

Drive Information:
SIZE MODEL
--------- ---------------------
160 GB ST3160021A

Serial Number = 3LJ1D27W
Int13 Num = 80, PHYS CHS = 16383x16x63.
ParmTable CHS, Rsvd = 19457x255x63

PARTITION CYLINDER SIZE
---------- ------------ ----
# Type Start End MB
PRIMARY
1 NTFS 0 15629 128569
EXTENDED
2 NTFS 15630 19456 31480

Diagnostic Results:

Seagate DiagATA Quick Test Result: Passed
Recommendation:
The "Quick Test" is adequate for most situations.
Consider running the "Full Test" which
verifies each sector on the drive if you need to run a more
comprehensive diagnostic.

Results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI:
-----------------------------------------------------------------

DIAGATA.EXE Version 3.07.40526ML
Copyright (c) 2002 by Seagate Technology, LLC. All rights reserved.

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Timer Resolution: 0.000122
Short Test Begin: 16-May-2005 14:58:01
Cable Test - 0 Errors
Buffer Test - 0 Errors
Identify Data
Model Number: ST3160021A
Serial Number: 3LJ1D27W
Firmware Revision: 3.08
Default CHS: 16383-16-63
Current CHS: 16383-16-63
Current Capacity: 16514064 Sectors
Total Capacity: 312581808 Sectors
Conductor Cable Reported
ID Method: CSEL
SMART Enabled
SMART Check: Passed
DST - Passed
SMART Check: Passed
Short Test Passed: 16-May-2005 14:58:29
SMART Disabled

-----------------------------------------------------------------
End results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI

File Structure Test Result:

Partition 1 (NTFS (128.5 GB) ) Result: Failed with critical Errors

NOTE: Any report of possible errors in the file system tests are for
informational purposes only. We suggest you should consider testing with
the official file system diagnostic utilities for your operating system.
Seagate is not able to assist with troubleshooting or reviewing
file system test results.

Partition 2 (NTFS (31.4 GB) extras) Result: Failed with critical Errors

NOTE: Any report of possible errors in the file system tests are for
informational purposes only. We suggest you should consider testing with
the official file system diagnostic utilities for your operating system.
Seagate is not able to assist with troubleshooting or reviewing
file system test results.

******************************************

Recommendation:
All selected physical diagnostics passed.

If you are not experiencing data loss and SeaTools reports File
System Structure errors, they may be caused by a lock-up or
failure to shutdown Windows correctly. Many times, these errors
may be repaired through normal system maintenance which
includes using the Windows provided "Defrag" and
"Scandisk / Chkdsk / Error Checking" utilities.

If you are experiencing a hardware error, you should isolate
the cause and replace the failing component. If you are unsure how
to proceed with repairs, contact a computer professional. After
completing any maintenance tasks, run SeaTools again to
verify that all errors have been repaired. If errors continue to
occur, the system may not be stable. Again, contact a computer
professional.

================================================== ======

Zipnogg · 05-16-05

have you defragmented your HD recently?

DevilDriver · 05-16-05

havent defraged. I'll give it a try on both partitions now.

SPHERE · 05-16-05

puzzleing have u tried a low level format? it may also b drivers

ldk · 05-16-05

Assuming your installing a non-boolegged copy (

) from CD. Could be a CD prob if its crappin during install. Have you tried cleaning it? Also clean the cd, and check for scratches.

Lostnhell · 05-16-05

It looks to me like demagnetized sectors.

Do you get and grinding noises from the HDD?
Have you tried the tests with the entire HDD unallocated?

DevilDriver · 05-16-05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldk

Assuming your installing a non-boolegged copy (

) from CD. Could be a CD prob if its crappin during install. Have you tried cleaning it? Also clean the cd, and check for scratches.

I asume your talking about wow since you stated it craping durring install.
I have the collectors edition. I first used the dvd as usual, and when it repetedly had probs I tryed the cd's with the same results.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lostnhell

It looks to me like demagnetized sectors.

Do you get and grinding noises from the HDD?
Have you tried the tests with the entire HDD unallocated?

my drive makes no noticable noise what so ever, never has.
I tryed defraging, rerunning xp's idea of check/scandisk, and reran seatools. this time I ran the full test rather than quick test and got the same results. so Im almost possitive my drive its self is ok.
see results.
Im gona back up the data on my storage partition so I can wipe the whole drive.
I have an xp console cd, and a 98se boot disk.
what would be my best corse of action to completly wipe the hd and low lvl format?
I low lvl formated once b4 with the xp console cd, but cant remember exactlly how it was done.
================================================== ======

SeaTools Desktop v3.00.07
Copyright (c) 2004 Kroll Ontrack Inc.

5/16/2005 @ 8:06 PM

The following information has been generated by SeaTools Desktop. Use
this information to help you recognize and resolve potential data access
problems.

System Information:
BIOS Date 02/13/04
Conventional Memory size 638 K
Extended Memory size 1046436 K
IO Channel type PCI

Drive Information:
SIZE MODEL
--------- ---------------------
160 GB ST3160021A

Serial Number = 3LJ1D27W
Int13 Num = 80, PHYS CHS = 16383x16x63.
ParmTable CHS, Rsvd = 19457x255x63

PARTITION CYLINDER SIZE
---------- ------------ ----
# Type Start End MB
PRIMARY
1 NTFS 0 15629 128569
EXTENDED
2 NTFS 15630 19456 31480

Diagnostic Results:

ATA Full Test Result: Passed

Results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI:
-----------------------------------------------------------------

DIAGATA.EXE Version 3.07.40526ML
Copyright (c) 2002 by Seagate Technology, LLC. All rights reserved.

-----------------------------------------------------------------
Timer Resolution: 0.000122
Long Test Begin: 16-May-2005 18:49:29
Cable Test - 0 Errors
Buffer Test - 0 Errors
Identify Data
Model Number: ST3160021A
Serial Number: 3LJ1D27W
Firmware Revision: 3.08
Default CHS: 16383-16-63
Current CHS: 16383-16-63
Current Capacity: 16514064 Sectors
Total Capacity: 312581808 Sectors
Conductor Cable Reported
ID Method: CSEL
SMART Enabled
SMART Check: Passed
Full Scan (0 to 312581808) - Passed
Elapsed Time: 1.27 Hours
Estimated Internal Transfer Rates
Min: 8.67Mb/s Max: 2849.28Mb/s Avg: 294.00Mb/s
Long Test Passed: 16-May-2005 20:05:35
SMART Disabled

-----------------------------------------------------------------
End results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI

File Structure Test Result:

Partition 1 (NTFS (128.5 GB) ) Result: Failed with critical Errors

NOTE: Any report of possible errors in the file system tests are for
informational purposes only. We suggest you should consider testing with
the official file system diagnostic utilities for your operating system.
Seagate is not able to assist with troubleshooting or reviewing
file system test results.

Partition 2 (NTFS (31.4 GB) extras) Result: Failed with critical Errors

NOTE: Any report of possible errors in the file system tests are for
informational purposes only. We suggest you should consider testing with
the official file system diagnostic utilities for your operating system.
Seagate is not able to assist with troubleshooting or reviewing
file system test results.

***************************************

Lostnhell · 05-16-05

Do the low level format, and it can be done with seagate diskwizard which can be downloaed from www.seagate.com.

DevilDriver · 05-17-05

ok, this is realy insane and starting to get to me.
first thx for the link lost. I downloaded it and last night set it to completly wipe the drive. took 13hrs. I then used the prog to format the drive in ntfs.
I then ran seatools and the drive passed all tests, so I installed windows.
to be extra safe and make sure every thing was ok up to this point I then reran seatools. what do ya know,the file structure error was back.
I decided what the heck loaded windows and tryed to install wow. same thing happened again as yesterday.
I run disk wizard again,wipe the drive but quick this time, format as ntfs,run seatools drive passes all tests, install windows, the error is back. I did that 3 times, just hoping Id get lucky once.
Ive tryed xp pro and xp home, so I know its not my install disks causing this.
my fsb is at 201mhz, that 1mhz couldnt cause some thing like this could it?
Im gona put my hd in my wife comp and install windows to see what happens.
if any one has some other ideas please let me know.

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