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disk read error on startup?

a friends computer gets that error on start up. the HD passes the quick daignostics. could there be a problem in the boot sector and that is why it isn't loading. if so, does he need a new HD?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Run dskchk, this will repair it for you,

    To run it you either need the pc to have a repair function, or you need a Windows disk (any works) And run the recovory console

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