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Inquiry about hard drive issues

Inquiry about hard drive issues

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skylar0815
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02-25-2016, 11:37 AM
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I own this hard drive I've been using since 2013, around 2TB, but it's quite slow. I also have a smaller SSD with 200-300GB. I'm curious—if I run Windows on the SSD and keep the older hard drive, will that improve my computer's speed while still letting me use the 2TB drive for files?
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skylar0815
02-25-2016, 11:37 AM #1

I own this hard drive I've been using since 2013, around 2TB, but it's quite slow. I also have a smaller SSD with 200-300GB. I'm curious—if I run Windows on the SSD and keep the older hard drive, will that improve my computer's speed while still letting me use the 2TB drive for files?

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Akejay
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02-25-2016, 09:42 PM
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Many users rely on their SSD for both booting and storing data. Running a check would confirm its functionality, and defragmenting could improve performance.
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Akejay
02-25-2016, 09:42 PM #2

Many users rely on their SSD for both booting and storing data. Running a check would confirm its functionality, and defragmenting could improve performance.

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Silvinha10
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02-26-2016, 04:26 AM
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I was attempting to defrag it earlier, but the app remains unresponsive no matter how many times I try or switch to admin mode.
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Silvinha10
02-26-2016, 04:26 AM #3

I was attempting to defrag it earlier, but the app remains unresponsive no matter how many times I try or switch to admin mode.

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xXYoloLaskaXx
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02-26-2016, 06:16 AM
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When setting up Windows on your SSD and connecting the hard drive, it should function properly. If issues arise during installation, consider using a new copy from a USB drive to the SSD.
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xXYoloLaskaXx
02-26-2016, 06:16 AM #4

When setting up Windows on your SSD and connecting the hard drive, it should function properly. If issues arise during installation, consider using a new copy from a USB drive to the SSD.

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5n0wba11
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03-10-2016, 10:34 PM
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Oh no, the error when trying to open Defrag is concerning. Is this a serious issue?
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5n0wba11
03-10-2016, 10:34 PM #5

Oh no, the error when trying to open Defrag is concerning. Is this a serious issue?

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03-11-2016, 12:48 AM
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This indicates your drive could be failing, often after years of use or heavy activity. I recommend following the steps and clicking the notification to attempt repairing drive errors, though it may point to a hardware issue. If you can't download files from the internet quickly after restarting, save any critical data to the SSD as soon as possible to prevent further damage.
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TheOrangeFTW
03-11-2016, 12:48 AM #6

This indicates your drive could be failing, often after years of use or heavy activity. I recommend following the steps and clicking the notification to attempt repairing drive errors, though it may point to a hardware issue. If you can't download files from the internet quickly after restarting, save any critical data to the SSD as soon as possible to prevent further damage.

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