I've been getting warnings from CrystalDiskInfo about sectors C5 and C6 showing up as yellow indicators on my hard drive, which is an ST2000DM008-2FR102 with a capacity of 2000.3 GB, and I'm currently running Windows 11. The tool has also reported that there are 8 uncorrectable sectors. I'm wondering if I should go ahead and back up my data and consider purchasing a new hard drive now before things get worse?
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You really want to back up anything that you can't replace before the hard drive fails completely. It's common for HDDs to start failing gradually, so migrating to a new one at the first signs of trouble is smart.
Definitely backup your important files and look to buy a new drive ASAP. Those warnings are serious! It's always better to be safe when it comes to potential hard drive failures.
Thanks for the advice! I didn't notice the alert until today, but I'm planning to buy a new drive soon. How much time do I have to transfer my data?