Error Code 0F00:0244

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My computer (Dimension E520) doesn't start, and when I do the diagnostics on the PC I get Read Test Errors saying error code 0F00:0244, block 7257463. Uncorrectable data error or media is write protected.   What on earth am I going to do with it? I have so much info on the PC and no other backup. The unthinkable happened and the PC is not starting.   Is it in any way possible to recuperate the data or is it lost for ever?   Pleaze help, Anna

shesagordie · Answer

akilles

It would seem that you have a failed hard drive and it needs to be replaced.

If your system is under warranty, contact Dell's Technical Support and tell the Techie, that you have run diagnostics and give the error message.

You could try to save the data, by installing the hard drive as a slave on a working system, or installing in an powered USB 2.0 external SATA enclosure and see if you can transfer the files.

Bev.

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akilles · Answer

Thankz I will try that. But what do u think bout trying chkdsk/f/r. I read about it on the net. It have helped some people with the same problem.   Anna

shesagordie · Answer

Anna

You can try using the chkdsk/f/r option or the Recovery Console, but the more a failed hard drive is used, can lessen the chances of recovering the data.

Bev.

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akilles · Answer

Thankz I will try that. But what do u think bout trying chkdsk/f/r. I read about it on the net. It have helped some people with the same problem.   Anna

bstab · Answer

Hi Anna!   I have the same problem (Dimension 8300). Did the chkdsk work??   regards B

Elsbeth. · Answer

akilles, Thank you for getting back and answering the other person's query. It is always good to post back and let people know if a suggested fix worked or not.

akilles · Answer

Yep!   It did. After that I put the disk as a slave to another disk and transferred the data to a new one. And everything is working again! Dell told me that there were nothing to do. That I had to throw the damaged disk away and use another one.   Anna

shesagordie · Answer

akilles,

That's great and thank you for the feedback.

Bev.

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bstab · Answer

Thank you for answering Anna!!   Then I'll get a local expert to give it a try with my messed up disk as well ( I don't like the inside of a computer myself - and I don't take the risk messing it up even more).   Maybe there still is a chance I'lll be able to enjoy 3+ years of family pictures and movies!!   Backup routines in our living room hasn't been to good......  But today I bought a 500 GB external HDD so it won't happen again!!   best regards B

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