bad clusters

[xhktm]

I have a problem, my pc keeps locking up and when i reset scandisk finds some bad clusters. It usually happens when the hardisk is loading something(i know this because the hhd light is flashing) and then all of a sudden everything stops, and ALT+CTRL+END does not work. I have also noticed that recently there is something in my pc making funny noises(like cuh cuh)and i think that its my hardisk making that noise. Can someone please tell me what is going on?
I have:
-win98se
-bx/zx motherboard
-cel 533
-matrox g200
-64mb ram
-3.2g samsung hardisk

[Taz]

Sounds like your hard disk needs replacing If scan disk is finding bad clusters that often I would back up everything before it goes completely.

[Gurm]

Bad hard disk. Back everything important up and get a new one. If the drive is less than 3 years old you can RMA it through Samsung (they'll put a hold on your credit card and cross ship if you want).

However, a brand new 40GB is like $150. Not too bad.

- Gurm

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