Error Code: 0F00: 1A44

Question

I have been getting nothing but a blue screen telling me that a registry cannot be opened or run. I did a complete diagnostic scan on my computer (after talking with a Dell tech support technician who had me do only a few scans)  and got only these two notices:   Error code: 0F00:0244 Msg: Block 46091751: Uncorrectable data error or media is write protected.   Error code: 0F00 1A44 Msg: Block 46091751: Uncorrectable data error or media is write protected.   Before hanging up with the technician I was told it was a software problem and it would cost $99 dollars for a technician to walk me through it. I am unable to pay that but I was also told to scout around on here to see if I could find a solution. I found something else. A few people have had this same (or similar) problem and one was told that it was a hard drive problem and to contact Dell for a replacement. So, which is it, a software problem ( that can only be fixed if I shell out money I really don't have), or a hard drive problem (that can be fixed with a replacement)?

ejn63 · Answer

It depends on the model and size of hard drive - they run as little as about $70 or as much as a couple of hundred dollars.

You have absolutely no way of knowing when a hard drive will fail, so the only guarantee is called a backup. That said, most notebook drive makers offer at least a 3-year warranty on their drives -- and Seagate offers five - so even if it fails, you won't have any out of pocket replacement costs.

ejn63 · Answer

It's a hardware problem - the hard drive is failing and must be replaced before you reinstall.

bandedcat10 · Answer

Ok what is your advice on making sure it doesnt happen again and how much will it cost?

bandedcat10 · Answer

Thank you very much!

bandedcat10 · Answer

Thank you for your help. One last question: To get the replacement hard drive should I contact Dell or the company that made it?

bacillus · Answer

If your laptop is still within warranty and then you should contact Dell. If it is not then I suggest you get your hard drive from somewhere like  http://www.zipzoomfly.com  where the cost of the hard drive would be cheaper than the equivalent model from Dell parts department.

bacillus · Answer

np

mccarthybe · Answer

I am also getting a diagnostic code of 0F00-1A44. From everything I have read here it is a slam dunk that a HDD change is required. The new question that I have not seen asked is: Can the existing drive be salvaged by reformatting it?

ejn63 · Answer

Only if you like taking chances. The odds are overwhelming the bad sectors will continue to propagate - until the drive is no longer useable.

If you decide to chance it, keep backups - you'll need them before too long.

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