Uninstall the device via Device Manager to see if Windows reinstalls it. It's a time-tested method for dealing with problems. Ittsa shotgun cure, but it often works.
2. It looks like a popular fix. I've got upper and lower filters listed.
3. From the recommendations on line, I doubt if it's too bad.
4. You should be able to buy a new internal drive for around $24.00. I'd replace it. If the computers a bit err, elderly, it'll have a PATA drive. If it's not quite as old, it'll have a SATA drive. Either one are quite easy to replace.
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Date: 2009-04-24 02:11 am (UTC)2. It looks like a popular fix. I've got upper and lower filters listed.
3. From the recommendations on line, I doubt if it's too bad.
4. You should be able to buy a new internal drive for around $24.00. I'd replace it. If the computers a bit err, elderly, it'll have a PATA drive. If it's not quite as old, it'll have a SATA drive. Either one are quite easy to replace.