Random problems with IDE device detection

[CLaRkNovICe]

I have a problem in my pc..

sometimes it can detect my hard disk and cdrom(when i turn it ON)
then sometimes(or most of the time) it can't detect the two devices...
when im doing something,all applications freezes and when i reset my pc it doesn't boot.

when i try to select boot devices i could't view my hard disk and cdrom,only the floppy disk.

it also prompts a message like this.. <Windows root>\system32\ntoskrnl.exe sometimes


i also tried checking the connection of the two devices and there's nothing wrong with it..
What should i do?

thanks for the help guyz..

 

[Po`Girl]

Hi,

First,double check the cables and connectors at both ends.

After that, run chkdisk -

Start/Run/type :cmd click OK then chkdsk /r (press Enter to run it)

You should also back up any important data to DVD/CD or external HD.

There are a number of other possible causes,for the error message your getting,see HERE

 

[CLaRkNovICe]

TNX a LOT

Hi there!!

Thanks for the help.. i guess i should start checking for the connections then to the complicated part...

lastly.. i have also experienced that after booting my pc, a message prompts that goes like this....
" a disk read error occured
press ctrl+alt+del to restart"

what does it mean?
and what should i do?
thanks again.... more power to you and happy new year

 

[Po`Girl]

That error can be caused by the same things as your other error.

- The Hard Drive is going bad.

- The cables/plugs attached to the Hard Drive are loose/broken.

Either way,take it as a warning to back up any data you can`t afford to lose -

emails,photos,porn etc...

If it is the HD,chkdsk /r can buy you more time,as can re formatting.