From: philo@privacy.net   
      
   On 11/29/2013 11:57 PM, Nil wrote:   
   > 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.   
   >   
      
      
   I'd run the mfg's diagnostic as well   
      
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