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Actually that's the main question i want to ask but I also had a next question is : Why do my computer keep reveal a voice like "cracks". And it always happen when my memory is not enough, but i didn't sense that my PC was that bad (4 GB RAM, XP Sp 3, Core2Duo, 8600 GT 512mb, no way i had a lag problem right ?)

Thanks in advance

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Summary and short, practical plan (expanding on and the thread): the repeating "autochk *" at boot is a symptom, not the root cause. The audible "cracks"/clicks point to a mechanical problem with a drive. Priority is to protect data, then either repair the filesystem (if the drive is healthy) or remove/replace the failing disk.

Quick actions to suppress the boot loop and check the disk

  • Temporarily prevent automatic checks (does not fix errors):
chkntfs /x C:
  • Restore default behaviour later:
chkntfs /d
  • Attempt a proper repair (this will try to fix filesystem and bad sectors; it can take a long time):
chkdsk C: /f /r

If Windows cannot boot to run chkdsk, run it from the Recovery Console or a bootable Windows PE environment.

Notes on the clicking noise and hardware steps

  • Clicking, clanking, or grinding noises are classic signs of mechanical failure. Immediate backup of any needed files to another disk or external media is essential.
  • SMART checks can reveal failing attributes (Reallocated Sectors, Pending Sectors, Uncorrectable Errors). Tools like CrystalDiskInfo or the drive maker’s diagnostic utility (bootable vendor tools) can be used to read SMART and run surface tests.
  • Some motherboards allow disabling individual SATA ports in BIOS/UEFI; this may stop the drive from being accessed but does not always cut power. If the goal is to stop the noise completely, removing the drive’s power cable is the reliable method. Laptops usually require disassembly to remove a drive.

Troubleshooting tips and cautions

  • Suppressing autochk with chkntfs /x only hides the symptom. A persistent loop plus audible failure almost always means the disk is unreliable; replacement is recommended.
  • Check Event Viewer (System log) for Disk/NTFS errors to correlate failures. Note Event IDs and SMART results when seeking help.
  • When in doubt, use a live USB with diagnostic tools or enlist a technician for safe data rescue and hardware replacement.

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You can find the answer here :idea:
And for the second question:the noise can come from the winchester :idea:

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thanks for the answer about the looping, but what is winchester ? how to delete or disable that noise. Coz, I figure this noise was came from my old hard disk. Because everytime that noise appear my old hard disk became undetected T__T

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thanks for the answer about the looping, but what is winchester ? how to delete or disable that noise.

The hard disk called winchester in hungary,sorry for that.Your old hard disk is agonizing and maybe will die.Nothing live forever.... :'(
I hope there isn't very important data on that.....save your important data from that hard disk and detach from your computer,of course it is just my private opinion :icon_mrgreen:

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how if i just disable it from BIOS ? :( coz, to detach it really complicated :confused: does it will turn off the noise if i just disable it ? :?:

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