Getting a message- Windows detected a hard disk problem. Back up your files immediately.
Disk name: WDC WD5000BEVT- 75A0RT0, Firmware 01.01A01
Dell Laptop- Inspiron N5010. Windows 7
It was working fine until a page was clicked on the internet and this message started coming up.Suddenly mouse left button became the right click.
I tried system restore but it did not work.
Ran the PC diagnostic test and following failures came up
1. SMART status test- Failed
2. SMART Thresholds test- Failed
3. SMART Short Self Test- Failed
All other tests like read, seek, linear read passed.
Is the disk failing? If yes what should be the replacement part? And how do I install windows 7 on the new HDD? Nothing came from Dell. I only have a recovery disk and repair disk.
Or is this a virus issue and HDD needs to be re-imaged?
Please help.
Thanks