Leaving computer with service department
When I turn on my computer it makes a mild screeching sound; which subsides once it's up to speed. I have also noticed that, sometimes, there is a kind of cyclic whirring sound that coming from my computer. It's beginning to feel like CRASH.
This is a two part question.
1. Should I consider replacing the HDD with an SSD? Are they less likely to wear out or crash?
2. What should I do to protect my data; before I take it in and leave it with strangers?
I know I can move all my files from My Documents; that's easy, but what about the data in "appdate"; where, for example, my Outlook data files, reside, and what about those other, out of the way, places? I'm even wondering how really secure my RoboForm data files from the prying of a trained technician.
This is a two part question.
1. Should I consider replacing the HDD with an SSD? Are they less likely to wear out or crash?
2. What should I do to protect my data; before I take it in and leave it with strangers?
I know I can move all my files from My Documents; that's easy, but what about the data in "appdate"; where, for example, my Outlook data files, reside, and what about those other, out of the way, places? I'm even wondering how really secure my RoboForm data files from the prying of a trained technician.
Since it is likely the hard drive itself, you will need to return it. Ask the vendor if you can format it first. I suggest you format the disk to remove data (after recovering what you can) and then delete all the partitions.
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Have you verified that it is the Hard drive making the noise and not one of cooling fans.
I would make sure that a complete backup of the drive is created before taking anywhere for service. The cost of an external drive for backup is well worth it.
I would make sure that a complete backup of the drive is created before taking anywhere for service. The cost of an external drive for backup is well worth it.
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Pulled my computer out from under my desk, removed the covers and blew it out. When I hooked it back up again it was purring like a kitten!
What a relief!!!
Thanks (-:
What a relief!!!
Thanks (-:
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Ok, I found the answer to the first question. That should simply things (-: