hi
I have a 160 GB seagate hd(sata)which is about 2.5 years old.recently my computer has started to make a clicking sound (a beep)with which the red LEDs (which i thing are associated with hd) also go on & the system freezes.this happens randomly & not while using a particular application.2-3 days ago my windows wouldn't even startup & comuter kept rebooting from the windows xp screen.I have tried to take following steps-
1. cleaned up the cabinet to ensure there was no dust
2. formatted the entire hd.
3. installed the seagate tools for hd analysis & when i performed the tests it showed "short DST failed".
according to me these are all signs of a failing hd.However,i still wanted another opinion before replacing the hd.
so,if anyone can think of the plausible reasons for above problem,please post ASAP.
thanks in advance
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