Windows 10: Test hard drive

Discus and support Test hard drive in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; Hi, My hard drive [2TB new] takes about 3 minutes to stop making a slight noise at bootup. How can I test a hard drive or figure out why it makes... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by jdelaney7, Aug 13, 2020.

  1. jdelaney7 Win User

    Test hard drive


    Hi,

    My hard drive [2TB new] takes about 3 minutes to stop making a slight noise at bootup. How can I test a hard drive or figure out why it makes noise for about 3 minutes?

    Thanks,

    Joe Delaney
    Win Version 1909

    :)
     
    jdelaney7, Aug 13, 2020
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  2. full test of hard drive

    We don't know what you used to do the test.

    Refer to the hard drive diagnostics software that you used list of error codes at their website or community forums.
     
    Bill Smithers, Aug 13, 2020
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  3. Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Aug 13, 2020
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  4. Test hard drive

    Mechanical Hard Drive A:\

    Proceed with the steps I gave you to test the hard drive to know for sure it's condition.

    If it passes wipe it and try formatting as suggested. If it fails initializing as MBR then try GPT (for data).
     
    Greg Carmack - Windows MVP, Aug 13, 2020
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