From: rednoise@REMOVETHIScomcast.net   
      
   On 30 Nov 2013, pyotr filipivich  wrote in   
   alt.os.windows-xp:   
      
   > I've had a couple BSOD lately, and the code seems to indicate some   
   > issue with the hard drives.   
   >   
   > Should I tempt fate and research "Mean Time to Failure" for this   
   > model drive?   
      
   Why would searching for a statistic "tempt fate"? Especially since that   
   statistic will tell you absolutely nothing about the current condition   
   of your disk drive.   
      
   > I'll just add more frequent backups to the routine.   
      
   You should run a utility that reports the S.M.A.R.T. status of the   
   drive, and it if shows any sign of failing... replace it immediately.   
   And if the drive is still within warranty, apply for a replacement.   
      
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