beaner2k6 Wrote:srry i can't see then link i have to be a member n stuff, but all i heard is that compaq computers have restricitons on software that cause it to spaz out, and also it might be that your hdd is a bit too old dude, i had a windows 98 hdd that i reformatted because i wanted it to store stuff on it since it was small anyways (10g's) and after awhile of using it it would spaz out too making weird noises like you said trying to read some file, then it broke down and i put a hammer to it :)

i don't think it's the hdd, because it was rite after i installed the driver for the comp, and it was working before
the computer is pretty old, but there's a 95 one at my grandparents place that still works okay
i could always try wiping the hard drive, put the important things on disc, but i do have a couple games on it
or i could defragment the harddrive

BlackNinja Wrote:How would you describe the sound?
If its a short dull crunch followed by a high click over and over it means back up your stuff, your hard drive will be dead soon.

Try taking the cover off to find where it's coming from, It could just be a loose screw. I've had lots of screws go loose over the years, (Har har), Usually a constant buzzing.

Have you tried uninstalling and reinstalling that software?

i tried uninstalling the driver, didn't work, and i ended up uninstalling something i wasn't supposed to, i need  to find the windows 98 disc to reinstall it

the sound is consistent, keeps going, but sometimes you'll hear something different, it goes crazy when i try to load something

worth trying to take the cover off, the comp ain't of much worth