I thiought I had my system well protected. Usally I leave it on. Because I was leaving town for a long weekend I shut it down. On my retrun it would not boot. I got a blue screen after the little blue blocks went across the screen under the logo a coulpe of times. Using a boot progrem i found that the drive had been totally wiped. The 80 Gig drive showed only as a 3gig.
I took it to my backup system and conected it as a slave. When I turned on the system it destroyed the c: drive of the backup. Now I have lost all programs and data.
Biting the bullet I formatted the C drive on the backup system and began to reinstall XP. I get to the installation of the drivers with an indication of 34 minutes when the install freezes. I have disconnect everything but the mouse. The mouse is a logitech wireless trackball. I have tried over 15 times to restart. The system freezes at the same spot every time.
The drive is a Seagate serial ATA /100. I ran the utility program for the drive. It has been formated twice and zeros written to the whole drive twice.
I can not tell you how frustrated I am about this. I even wiped out my backup. I'm afraid to connect the original drive to any thing. is there a way of destroying what ever is on the drive so I can format and reuse the drive?
Any suggestions would be welcomed. I'm going to go get a bottle of Rum and medicate myself.
Thanks
Conshy
PS - Here is the results of the from the Seagate utility test. I think it is reading where the install fails. The drive is OK - right, based on the last paragraph.
SeaTools Desktop v3.00.07
Copyright (c) 2004 Kroll Ontrack Inc. 6/12/2005 @ 4:02 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 11/03/03
Conventional Memory size 630 K
Extended Memory size 1046436 K
IO Channel type PCI
Drive Information:
SIZE MODEL
--------- ---------------------
160 GB ST3160023A
Serial Number = 5JS3F6WX
Int13 Num = 80, PHYS CHS = 16383x16x63.
ParmTable CHS, Rsvd = 19457x255x63
PARTITION CYLINDER SIZE
---------- ------------ ----
# Type Start End MB
PRIMARY
1 NTFS 0 19455 160041
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: 12-Jun-2005 15:00:43
Cable Test - 0 Errors
Buffer Test - 0 Errors
Identify Data
Model Number: ST3160023A
Serial Number: 5JS3F6WX
Firmware Revision: 8.01
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: 12-Jun-2005 15:01:15
SMART Disabled
-----------------------------------------------------------------
End results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI
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: 12-Jun-2005 15:01:17
Cable Test - 0 Errors
Buffer Test - 0 Errors
Identify Data
Model Number: ST3160023A
Serial Number: 5JS3F6WX
Firmware Revision: 8.01
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: 1.01 Hours
Estimated Internal Transfer Rates
Min: 9.27Mb/s Max: 658.26Mb/s Avg: 370.14Mb/s
Long Test Passed: 12-Jun-2005 16:01:48
SMART Disabled
-----------------------------------------------------------------
End results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI
File Structure Test Result:
Partition 1 (NTFS (160 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.
******************************************
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.
I took it to my backup system and conected it as a slave. When I turned on the system it destroyed the c: drive of the backup. Now I have lost all programs and data.
Biting the bullet I formatted the C drive on the backup system and began to reinstall XP. I get to the installation of the drivers with an indication of 34 minutes when the install freezes. I have disconnect everything but the mouse. The mouse is a logitech wireless trackball. I have tried over 15 times to restart. The system freezes at the same spot every time.
The drive is a Seagate serial ATA /100. I ran the utility program for the drive. It has been formated twice and zeros written to the whole drive twice.
I can not tell you how frustrated I am about this. I even wiped out my backup. I'm afraid to connect the original drive to any thing. is there a way of destroying what ever is on the drive so I can format and reuse the drive?
Any suggestions would be welcomed. I'm going to go get a bottle of Rum and medicate myself.
Thanks
Conshy
PS - Here is the results of the from the Seagate utility test. I think it is reading where the install fails. The drive is OK - right, based on the last paragraph.
SeaTools Desktop v3.00.07
Copyright (c) 2004 Kroll Ontrack Inc. 6/12/2005 @ 4:02 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 11/03/03
Conventional Memory size 630 K
Extended Memory size 1046436 K
IO Channel type PCI
Drive Information:
SIZE MODEL
--------- ---------------------
160 GB ST3160023A
Serial Number = 5JS3F6WX
Int13 Num = 80, PHYS CHS = 16383x16x63.
ParmTable CHS, Rsvd = 19457x255x63
PARTITION CYLINDER SIZE
---------- ------------ ----
# Type Start End MB
PRIMARY
1 NTFS 0 19455 160041
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: 12-Jun-2005 15:00:43
Cable Test - 0 Errors
Buffer Test - 0 Errors
Identify Data
Model Number: ST3160023A
Serial Number: 5JS3F6WX
Firmware Revision: 8.01
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: 12-Jun-2005 15:01:15
SMART Disabled
-----------------------------------------------------------------
End results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI
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: 12-Jun-2005 15:01:17
Cable Test - 0 Errors
Buffer Test - 0 Errors
Identify Data
Model Number: ST3160023A
Serial Number: 5JS3F6WX
Firmware Revision: 8.01
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: 1.01 Hours
Estimated Internal Transfer Rates
Min: 9.27Mb/s Max: 658.26Mb/s Avg: 370.14Mb/s
Long Test Passed: 12-Jun-2005 16:01:48
SMART Disabled
-----------------------------------------------------------------
End results from Seagate's DiagATA/SCSI
File Structure Test Result:
Partition 1 (NTFS (160 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.
******************************************
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.