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Can Spyware Cause Return Code 7 Failures on HD?
I have located some spyware on my system, and also have a hard drive down. I have had Mcafee security center for 2 years, and current with updates. I run dual 75g drives in RAID 0 I believe where they share data for faster response times. I ran a check on my drives, and drive 0 recieved a failed return code 7.
My question is what this code means, and can spyware adware cause this. Whats my solution, do I have to replace the drives?
Thx for your help!!
**** This is a repost, as I originally posted in the Spyware area, and was recommended to post here....
Message Edited by meacham on 07-31-200612:27 AM
- Return code 7 means it is likely DEAD. Is it a Maxtor? If yes what model. Dell seems to have a lot of problem with their Maxtor drives. Posts all over the net. If you are out of warranty however you are out of luck. You will have to pay 100% of new drive yourself.
I got a code 7 on my PC in Feb but was told that a full system restore would do the trick. I was told that it was a software issue. Funnily enough it worked......... until last Saturday when the problem came back. To add insult to injury I'm now out of warranty. Do Dell supply replacement parts as I have RAID0 I need the exact model Maxtor?
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Posted August 1st, 2006 18:00
DyingHDDYou need an exact match to the other hard drive, but it does not have to be the same make.Bev.- Hey all thx for the replies. Yes it is dead, and thankfully I purchased the extended warranty. The drive was Western Digital 740. Dell sent someone out to replace both drives since it was ran in RAID 0. I now have 2 WD 800 raptors. I dont know much about these drives, but have configured them to RAID 0 As well.
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Posted August 3rd, 2006 19:00
meachamThank's for the heads up. :smileyhappy:Bev.
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Posted July 31st, 2006 04:00