As cheap as IDE drives are anymore for the capacity vs the price they want it makes more sense to just replace a drive that is problematic rather than feeble attempts at repair of soemthing that is likely to have a hardware failure soon - sort of like getting a diagnostic and tune up for an engine with 150,000 miles when you know the engine is just worn out and needs a rebuild or replacment. -----Original Message----- From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of edwestern Sent: Tuesday, June 08, 2004 8:41 AM To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [CTS] Re: Spinrite Thanks for the feedback. Doesn't look like a program for a small guy to own. ----- Original Message ----- From: Russ Blakeman To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 9:26 PM Subject: [CTS] Re: Spinrite Haven't use that program since the 386 days - wasn't aware it was even around anymore/ -----Original Message----- From: computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:computertalkshop-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of edwestern Sent: Monday, June 07, 2004 9:10 PM To: pchelpers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [CTS] Spinrite Anyone ever use this or have knowledge about its use? The new version is out. http://www.changedetection.com/page.html?p=6&id=58qvv75f63400