What does  error msg boot disk failure mean? does it always mean hard
drive failure or is there other causes?  I get it once in awhile but
just restart computer and it works okay.

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Request for Question Clarification by endo-ga on 07 Apr 2006 11:22 PDT

Hi,

It means as you suggest, that your hard drive is sometimes failing to
boot up properly/in time, which may or may not indicate impeding
failure of your hard drive/disk controller/power supply.

Thanks.
endo

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Clarification of Question by r4777-ga on 07 Apr 2006 12:47 PDT

Hi Endo:

Thanks for the info, guess I had better be prepared ! !

Glen

Hi Glen,

I would backup any crucial data you have on there in case your drive
fails and be prepared to get another one if/when it does.

If you live in the US, I would purchase from Newegg http://www.newegg.com/
If you live in the UK, I would purchase from ebuyer:
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/home/

Here's some more detailed information about the error you're experiencing:

Error with Hard Disk
http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/booterrGBER21-c.html

It could also mean that your IDE/SATA cable is a bit loose.

Please let me know if you need any more information.

Thanks.
endo

tHANKS FOR THE INFO. THATS WHAT I WANTED TO KNOW.