tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235377159887279152.post6518478251227707259..comments2022-11-24T03:00:49.545-06:00Comments on Life is Short, Take the Scenic Route: Possible Computer ProblemsSkauthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065187571763499572noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235377159887279152.post-54381898710567353142013-06-15T09:40:35.744-05:002013-06-15T09:40:35.744-05:00Thanks for the comment. The drive finally gave out...Thanks for the comment. The drive finally gave out and we went with what our shop recommended. And then the last few months have been relatively hectic with a prolonged illness among way too many other things that kept me away. But I do appreciate your comments!Skauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11065187571763499572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5235377159887279152.post-62617733037316481632013-04-19T12:45:23.585-05:002013-04-19T12:45:23.585-05:00I hope that this comment finds you AFTER the probl...I hope that this comment finds you AFTER the problem has been fixed, but if not, here is my 2 cents worth.<br /><br />In my experience (both Mac and PC) hard drive clicking is normal except when accompanied by system lock-ups.<br /><br />I read earlier that you have an old computer. Hard drives are generally only good for 5 years max. Anything beyond that is playing with immanent data loss at any given time. The best digital back-up is CD or DVD. For often accessed files, use a USB flash drive.<br /><br />It is true that new hard drives are easy to find, but the correct one may not be so easy to find if you don't know what to look for. What is a reliable brand name to buy? Do I need SATA or PATA? What transfer speeds are compatible with my computer? Should I invest in solid state or stick with magnetic drives?<br /><br />The best thing to do is find a reputable sales/repair shop (and a trusted friend who knows something about computers) and find out what your options are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com