

I also don't really download any software and such btw. I can't determine what the problem is and I really need help, I don't think I can actually replace the HDD if that is what it comes down to so I'll need software help first before anything drastic. I have also used CHKDSK and HDDHealth to determine whether my HDD is actually malfunctioning but the results came back all clear and fine.

I have also been given advice to run scans using MalwareBytes (MBAM), the scans havn't found any malicious files or objects, I have also used AVG Free edition 2012 and that hasn't found anything either. I also found out that it maybe Scareware but no pop-ups has come up that is trying to sell me bogus software so I assume that is not the problem. I have found out that either it may be malware/virus's or the actual hardware may be failing. Worried as anyone would be I have frantically been researching about error messages, Windows 7 and HDD's over the net. I then tried to back-up my files as a contingency plan but all my attempts have ended up as an error or the 'removable media' has already got similar files to the back-up ones. and stop using the PC and then to contact the manufacturer (HP) to determine whether I need to replace the HDD. I pressed F2 and continued to login and such to check whether I could troubleshoot the problem or fix it myself.Īs soon as I logged in a pop-up displayed stating the same thing adding that I should back-up my data etc. With F11 to go to setup or F2 to continue to proceed to the desktop etc. Back up your files and replace or repair your Hard Drive now'

So today 10th February 2012 I booted up my PC and I found myself staring at a black screen with a message stating that my 'Hard Drive has critical failures and may imminently stop working.
