johnn

Is the computer a Desktop or Laptop?

What are the Power Option settings -Start, Control Panel, Power Options?

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Hope this helps.

Gerry
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johnn wrote:
Well, this is a bit anti-climatic, I think, but the problem is
(partially) fixed.

The firm where I bought the computer felt there was possibly a
problem with the hard drive.
They offered to replace it gladly if I would bring in the computer.
I wasn't keen on dropping it off, and having it sit on the shelf
till they can "have a look at it", perhaps a week or two later (you
know - service departments are always too busy).
Also, I was not convinced there was any problem with the drive, since
I did several surface scans, and nothing showed up.
To make a long story short (if I can) I felt it was a BIOS problem.
I started looking in that direction.
What I found was this: In the BIOS, I can choose from two options:
1: Load Optimal Defaults, and
2. Load Custom Defaults.
When I loaded Optimal Defaults, the "A Disk Read Error Occurred"
message appeared on wake-up from hibernation.
When I loaded Custom Defaults, and then disabled "Boot from Network",
the trouble did *not* happen.

Problem solved!!! ???????
Well, it seemed that way, until I allowed the computer to go into
hibernation with a network drive loaded.
Then, on resume, it tells me (surprise!): "A Disk Read Error
Occurred. Press CTRL ALT DEL to restart"

However, I don't use a network drive that often, so I think I'll rest
my weary brains now.

Why did/does this happen only on wake-up from hibernation, and not
on "normal" boot-up? Beats me!!!

Anyway: That's all, folks! I think I learned something!
A sincere "thank you" to all who offered help and suggestions!

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johnn
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