Hard drive query

Hillbilly1

Hi all,

Hard drive issues in yet another laptop. PC World have suggested getting a SSD hard drive as this eliminates the usual HD issues.

Has anyone done this and do they really work better?

Also as current laptop will get a new normal hard drive under warranty, but obvs everything will be wiped - is there any program that saves favourites etc? Have documents etc on back up hard drive already. Just want something to remember faves and passwords

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http://www.macrium.com/reflectfree.aspx


ssd's can fail too.

favourites can usually be exported, depends on the browser.

Hillbilly1

Thanks - but Im not sure what this would be for? I already back up on a seperate hard drive?

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it backs up everything.

Hillbilly1

Ah, but you need to buy the full version?

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it's free.

what's wrong with the hard disk

what are you backing up with now

which browser are you using

which passwords need backing up

Hillbilly1

Starting to get faults when starting the computer. Took it for a check and faults on hard drive showing.

Back up onto external hard drive and memory sticks.

Just its the second laptop in 9 months to do the same. We arent hard on them! Lost some work on last one and don't want to lose any again, or go through having no computer while its fixed!

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Could you be more specific?

ie what faults, how was it checked, what backup software

a disk image backup to an external drive and boot disc is the best way of preventing losing data, as it backs up data, windows, programs, passwords, favorites the lot

A second or third copy of important data on dvd is also a good idea.

Hillbilly1

Windows not closing properly, failing to open. Browser internet exporer?

Everything very slow. No viruses found.

Dont know anything else.

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has someone already agreed to replace it under warranty?

all those things can have many causes.

Hillbilly1

Yes. Then considering the SSD if it is better. And continue to back up weekly.