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Error Code: 2000-0142?

OS : Window 8 Single Language Build 9200

Laptop : Dell XPS 14 (L421x)

Hard Drive 0 - DST Short Test

Test Result : Fail

Error Code : 2000-0142

Validation 9746

Msg: Hard Drive 0 - S/N W0V2HYKE , Short self test unsuccessful

Any idea what happen?

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    Hi Ocean33,

    2000-0142 error suggests that the hard drive is faulty and might need to be replaced. If you are still able to boot the system to Windows, I would suggest that you backup the data immediately to avoid losing any important files.

    Hope this helps.

    Regards,

    GauravS

  • yozamp
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Dst Short Test Error Code 0142

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