On Sat, 08 May 2010 11:58:24 -0600, Bruce Chambers
<bchambers@cable0ne.n3t> wrote:
>JohnD wrote:
>> My computer was running real slow, so I rebooted it. The reboot hung with a
>> message:
>> A S.M.A.R.T. error has been detected.
>> Press F1 to Resumeant to boot from the network
>>
>> "Resumeant"?? And boot from the network?? I am not set up to do that as far
>> as I know.
>>
>> What kind of trouble am I in here?
>>
>> Appreciate any help!
>>
>
>
> Having seen the same error, I can only say: "Back up your data
>daily until you replace that drive."
>
> On those machines I on which I've seen those S.M.A.R.T. warnings,
>catastrophic hard drive failures invariably followed. Some hard
>drives lasted for a few days after the warnings first appeared, one
>lasted months, but some lasted only minutes. I suppose the one that
>lasted months could be considered a false alarm, as "months" hardly
>translates to "imminent," but, on the whole, I'd suggest you take the
>warnings seriously.
>
> For the background on S.M.A.R.T., start here:
>
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self-Monitoring,_Analysis,_and_Reporting_Technology
I agree with what Bruce (and others) told you. However, did your
computer get shut off suddenly, like a power outage or your dog
knocked the plug out of outlet while the computer was running? Things
like this can play havoc with data. Also check the cables. With the
computer turned off, unplug and replug the hard drive cables. (both
ends of it) Better yet, replace them with another (spare) cable. *The
data cables, not the power ones*, but be sure the power ones are
plugged in tighly too.
If you get it running, immediately backup anything that needs it.
Then run CHKDSK and afterwards, DEFRAG it. You can also buy special
software to test hard drives. SPINRITE is one such program. (search
for that word on the web).
Another possibility is a weakness in your power supply, or mother
board problems. The way to check this is to unplug your current HD
and plug in a spare one. Even just a small one that has enough
capacity to install Windows.
I think you said it's a Western Digital drive. They may have some
testing software on their site too.
And lastly, there may be a virus. Viruses can do all sorts of weird
stuff.