Before I re-install any OS, I usually check the HD for bad sectors. However, recently, I had a Western Digital HD that passed the WD Diagnostics. So I had assumed that the drive is fit for install. But during installation setup, after 60% completion, I received a message that "Files could not be copied"
At first I thought it was a scatched CD, so I cleaned it. Then I use a CD/DVD drive lens cleaner kit to clean the CD drive. Then I tried CD drive B instead of CD drive A. I even switched Win XP CD's to ensure it was not a scratched disk.
So at this point, I think it's the HD that is failing.
Another tech told me that the diagnostics programs (even if it is from the manufacturer) is worthless. He says you need a special machine that costs $1,500, which can more accurately diagnose bad blocks.
Thoughts on diagnostics programs from manufacturer vs. mystery $1,500 machine.
At first I thought it was a scatched CD, so I cleaned it. Then I use a CD/DVD drive lens cleaner kit to clean the CD drive. Then I tried CD drive B instead of CD drive A. I even switched Win XP CD's to ensure it was not a scratched disk.
So at this point, I think it's the HD that is failing.
Another tech told me that the diagnostics programs (even if it is from the manufacturer) is worthless. He says you need a special machine that costs $1,500, which can more accurately diagnose bad blocks.
Thoughts on diagnostics programs from manufacturer vs. mystery $1,500 machine.
