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From: MZB on 26 Apr 2010 12:31
OK, I've been wrestling with random freezes on my computer. It is getting
worse. I checked the event log and got:

The device, \Device\Ide\IdePort0, did not respond within the timeout period

So, does this indicate a failing hard drive and/or controller?

Mel


From: William R. Walsh on 26 Apr 2010 13:18
Hi!

> It is getting worse. I checked the event log and got:
> The device, \Device\Ide\IdePort0, did not respond within the
> timeout period

Check the SMART data from the hard drive, and try to run the drive
manufacturer's diagnostic. Or, if you have it on your system, use the
Dell diagnostic (F12 at startup, choose it from the boot menu). Be
aware that either diagnostic routine may push a failing drive over the
edge.

I think you should carefully examine the cable connecting the drive
for kinks, tears, tight folds and similar problems first. But I also
think that now would be a very good time to back up any important
data...! Something is wrong, and you should cover your own interests
before trying to sort it out. So get your data while the drive will
give it to you--and then diagnose the problem!

William
From: RnR on 26 Apr 2010 15:53
On Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:31:56 -0400, "MZB" <moo(a)noway.prudigy.net>
wrote:

>OK, I've been wrestling with random freezes on my computer. It is getting
>worse. I checked the event log and got:
>
>The device, \Device\Ide\IdePort0, did not respond within the timeout period
>
>So, does this indicate a failing hard drive and/or controller?
>
>Mel
>


Mel, just in case the data is important and assuming you haven't
already done this, BACKUP fast. I'm not 100% sure it's the drive but
either way, the BACKUP will ease the pain of losing stuff if the drive
suddenly craps out.
From: Mike Marquis on 26 Apr 2010 22:40


"MZB" <moo(a)noway.prudigy.net> wrote in message
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> OK, I've been wrestling with random freezes on my computer. It is getting
> worse. I checked the event log and got:
>
> The device, \Device\Ide\IdePort0, did not respond within the timeout
> period
>
> So, does this indicate a failing hard drive and/or controller?
>
> Mel
>
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