Volume bit map errors..

**temeteus82** · Jul 8, 2007, 09:19 PM

Ok, I had this errors for some time now. And when I run chkdsk /F it fixes them but then when I reboot they are back... I don't have any idea what is causing them.

So if you guys have some ideas let me know.

RoyBatty · Jul 8, 2007, 11:23 PM

What exactly is a bit map error?
Just some general thoughts: Did you try some diagnostic software by the drive manufacturer? And how about SMART status? Maybe try different data cable.

**temeteus82** · Jul 9, 2007, 01:38 AM

volume bitmap is located in MBR and I've ran seatools and zeroed the whole drive.

RoyBatty · Jul 9, 2007, 10:40 AM

In that case I would erase MBR (I'm not sure if zerofill does that). I have never encountered this kind of problem. I don't have any other ideas, sorry.

**temeteus82** · Jul 9, 2007, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyBatty

In that case I would erase MBR (I'm not sure if zerofill does that). I have never encountered this kind of problem. I don't have any other ideas, sorry.

I did low level format and no help... And it's not a virus.. so there is some problems on the plates or the writing head.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 25, 2007, 07:48 PM

Run Hitachi DFT on the drive. If it passes that then I would say you'd have to do something more than just zero the drive. I had something similar happen once and running an 8 pass PRNG wipe sorted it out.

**temeteus82** · Jul 25, 2007, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

Run Hitachi DFT on the drive. If it passes that then I would say you'd have to do something more than just zero the drive. I had something similar happen once and running an 8 pass PRNG wipe sorted it out.

Ok, Will it run on other drives or is it just for Hitachi drives?

H3X4D3C1M4L · Aug 30, 2007, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by temeteus82

Ok, Will it run on other drives or is it just for Hitachi drives?

Sorry I'm late... it runs on all drives.

**temeteus82** · Aug 30, 2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

Sorry I'm late... it runs on all drives.

No problem. I've got the drive replaced and now all of them works just fine.

Jul 8, 2007, 11:23 PM	#2
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 115 System Specs	What exactly is a bit map error? Just some general thoughts: Did you try some diagnostic software by the drive manufacturer? And how about SMART status? Maybe try different data cable.

Jul 9, 2007, 10:40 AM	#4
RoyBatty HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 1,930 Rep Power: 115 System Specs	In that case I would erase MBR (I'm not sure if zerofill does that). I have never encountered this kind of problem. I don't have any other ideas, sorry.

Jul 25, 2007, 07:48 PM	#6
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Run Hitachi DFT on the drive. If it passes that then I would say you'd have to do something more than just zero the drive. I had something similar happen once and running an 8 pass PRNG wipe sorted it out.