You need to let this run; Windows will attempt to repair your hard drive.

Please install this program and post the result here.
CrystalDiskInfo --> https://crystalmark.info/en/software/crystaldiskinfo/
This program can determine if your hard drive contains errors or is about to fail.

 

hi, i have let it run 2 days ago, remeber i done crystal info earlier in post. hdd is on way out. im currently transferring stuff from it to other hdd

 

Thanks for this information and good luck with the new hard drive!

 

For this, you could try unpluging sata cable for boot and attach it later, but I see your already on to backing up
Good luck and best wishes, been there once and I got 70% back.

P.S. One tip for backups, if you´re low on money is to buy second hand HDDs, do health check, backup and put into closet. Just remember to spin them once a while(half yearly). I bought 4 old 1Tb HDDs for 20€ and HDD/SSD dock for 40€
I used this method before I built my own server.

 

thanks for tip

 

my os is on an ssd with perfect health.is it possible the problem hdd can cause gltchy issues,like trying to open "this pc" from desktop taking a while to open? normally instant.

 

It can, but more likely issues with the MB or faulty drive, also pcie-lanes are limited, dont know how many drives are you have attached plus GPUs..

 

Just for giggles, that old hdd - what kind/model drive and how old was it?

 

i buy HDDs second hand only under the following conditions:

- when plan to use them as backup disks, which 1. will always exist twice (what i mostly do) and 2. will not run too much / will not be turned on and off too much in the foreseeable future.

- from a commercial dealer, who is optimally not linked to a hosting company. then you can at least send them back back and get refund when it is damaged from day 1 on.

- from private persons i do not buy single disks, but rather duos or 4-packs (of the same model). the reason why they said they would sell them is so much more credible for whole groups. plus you can be sure that it is also not a lie when the say it was their backup disks, too.

 

its samsung hd 154ui 1.5 tb around 16 years old

 

Hi @funkman, an SSD is much faster than an HDD. Accessing an HDD from the SSD takes a little while, and depending on the quality of the SSD compared to the old HDD, it might be slower. You should defragment your HDD from time to time.

This program is recommended: Smart Defrag Portable --> https://portableapps.com/apps/utilities/smart_defrag_portable

Like all defrag utilities, this requires admin privileges to run. It's been specially designed for modern, large hard drives, so it eliminates long waiting time. Smart Defrag doesn't just use simple defragmentation. It also streamlines your file system, places the frequently used files and directories into the fastest area of the disk, enabling your computer to run at top speed with the most stability.

SSD vs HDD

SSDs are faster and consume less energy than HDDs. You can notice this when transferring large files. SSDs can copy files at speeds exceeding 500 MB/s. Newer SSDs can even reach speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s. In contrast, HDDs typically transfer files at only 30–150 MB/s.

SSDs are also faster for running applications. They perform read/write operations at 50–250 MB/s, while HDDs achieve the same speed at 0.1–1.7 MB/s. HDD speed is limited by the platter's rotational speed. HDD rotational speeds are typically limited to 4,200–7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), making them slower than SSDs.

 

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ive never had a dock, does that mean i can put a old hdd into the dock,then connect the dock to a pc via usb?

 

@funkman, this allows you to connect all external SSD/HDD hard drives:

USB 3.0 to SATA Converter Adapter for 2.5/3.5 inch Drives HDD SSD with 12V 2A Power Supply, UA1001--> https://www.inateck.de/en/products/...aufwerke-hdd-ssd-mit-12v-2a-netzteil-ua1001-1

Explanation of Intelligent Sleep Mode:

The Inateck UA1001 has the Intelligent Sleep Mode function. As soon as the docking station automatically goes into standby mode, the hard drives also stop rotating. This function reduces wear and tear on the hard drives, their energy consumption and heat generation. When the computer automatically enters sleep mode, this product will also enter sleep mode with the computer.

 

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Yes. Right now I have cheap Fujitech Clone Disk Dock 2
It´s a finnish site, couldn´t it find in english, old product, but there´s probably better available these days for same price..
Fuj:tech Clone Dock 2 USB 3.0 -telakka kahdelle 2.5"/3.5" SATA-kiintolevyille – Verkkokauppa.com