the device, \device\harddisk0 has a bad block

daygowop · 02-05-2007, 05:10 PM

Ok guys, I need your help. There is a PC at my work that is getting this error message in the event viewer, "the device, \device\harddisk0 has a bad block." I first recieved this error message when I was trying to back it up with Acronis. The back up does not complete because it reports a bad sector. The comp has windows server 2003 on it. Any suggestions?????

daygowop · 02-06-2007, 05:59 PM

I need your suggestions please! I know there are people out there that can help!

**Cromewell** · 02-07-2007, 05:52 AM

Run error checking on the disk and see what that returns.

daygowop · 02-07-2007, 04:58 PM

i already ran error checking and nothing came up!

evanscnce · 02-08-2007, 12:51 AM

There is a program. It costs around 80 or so. Its called SpinRite. Its supposed to fix like 95% of all damaged (not physically) hard drives. I would say give that a shot.

daygowop · 02-08-2007, 02:48 AM

I guess I will ask my boss.. but there isnt anything else u guys can think of?

**Cromewell** · 02-08-2007, 02:59 AM

Try using the diagnostic tools the hard drive manufacturer has. If the drive is failing (usually when these errors start) then you will need to get a new one. You might be able to recover the data with spinrite.

Do you have an older backup you can use (or are the drives in a RAID1/5) so that you can safely replace the drive and recover most/all of your data?

computermaineack · 02-08-2007, 03:22 AM

Have you tried the various tools in HD Tune?

daygowop · 02-09-2007, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cromewell

Try using the diagnostic tools the hard drive manufacturer has. If the drive is failing (usually when these errors start) then you will need to get a new one. You might be able to recover the data with spinrite.

Do you have an older backup you can use (or are the drives in a RAID1/5) so that you can safely replace the drive and recover most/all of your data?

I think im gonna go ahead and try that, my friend reccomended that to me. thanks! I will let u guys kno what happens

daygowop · 02-09-2007, 04:27 PM

problem solved! thanks for ur help guys!

02-05-2007, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
daygowop Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 202	the device, \device\harddisk0 has a bad block Ok guys, I need your help. There is a PC at my work that is getting this error message in the event viewer, "the device, \device\harddisk0 has a bad block." I first recieved this error message when I was trying to back it up with Acronis. The back up does not complete because it reports a bad sector. The comp has windows server 2003 on it. Any suggestions????? __________________ got pasta?!

02-06-2007, 05:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
daygowop Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 202	I need your suggestions please! I know there are people out there that can help! __________________ got pasta?!

02-07-2007, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	Run error checking on the disk and see what that returns. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

02-07-2007, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
daygowop Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 202	i already ran error checking and nothing came up! __________________ got pasta?!

02-08-2007, 02:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
daygowop Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 202	I guess I will ask my boss.. but there isnt anything else u guys can think of? __________________ got pasta?!

02-08-2007, 12:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
evanscnce Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisco Age: 20 Posts: 278	There is a program. It costs around 80 or so. Its called SpinRite. Its supposed to fix like 95% of all damaged (not physically) hard drives. I would say give that a shot.

02-08-2007, 02:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 25 Posts: 10,206	Try using the diagnostic tools the hard drive manufacturer has. If the drive is failing (usually when these errors start) then you will need to get a new one. You might be able to recover the data with spinrite. Do you have an older backup you can use (or are the drives in a RAID1/5) so that you can safely replace the drive and recover most/all of your data? __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in ruttin' command here. I must plug a couple comics because they are good :D: www.ctrlaltdel-online.com www.userfriendly.org

02-08-2007, 03:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
computermaineack Diamond Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,260	Have you tried the various tools in HD Tune? __________________ "Former Clinton advisor Dick Morris said, "Hillary Clinton will be the next President, but she'll be the worst President we've ever seen." After hearing this, President Bush said, "Wait a minute, I'm not finished yet."" -Conan O'Brien CPU: Q6600 G0 Mobo: eVGA 680i NF67-A1 Case: Antec P180B GPU: eVGA 8800GTS G92 512mb HSF: Tuniq Tower 120 RAM: 4gb DDR2-800 Corsair XMS2 4-4-4-12 PSU: Antec True Power Trio 550w

02-09-2007, 04:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
daygowop Silver Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 22 Posts: 202	problem solved! thanks for ur help guys! __________________ got pasta?!

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