Is this hard drive dead?

[gross]

Hi Guys,

my fiance's computer was dropped, started having issues botting for lack of OS. I was able to save all her important files and reinstall windows. BUT..it is still having some issues booting..
so I ran a diagnosis program from Western Digital (her HD brand) and it's saying "too many bad sectors".

Is it time to buy a new hard drive, or is there a solution?

Thanks so much for the feedback.

 

[DJK Frank 16]

Sounds like it is going South to me... you could try a checkdisk to repair any bad sectors but I wouldn't chance it, especially if you already have the data off the drive and the fact that hard drives aren't too expensive.

 

[Krynj]

Yes.

 

[PowerYoga]

If you already got the data off it, it's time for a new drive. Bad sectors are always an indication of an impending failure.

 

[tweakboy]

The drive will die slowly.

You will get more bad sectors until one day it doesnt work. Backup all stuff replcae HD,, gl

 

[gross]

Thanks guys. Will start shopping for a new one.