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Computer freezing up and spinning beachballs
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<blockquote data-quote="pm-r" data-source="post: 1609757" data-attributes="member: 175845"><p>Buying a new Mac because the hard drive is probably failing is a bit of overkill, but definitely an option. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Yes, even when DU says the SMART test passed or verified, a drive can fail at any time.</p><p></p><p>Depending on what and how you're doing your backup, all your data should be available, but make sure all the stuff you want and need is actually included in the backup.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pm-r, post: 1609757, member: 175845"] Buying a new Mac because the hard drive is probably failing is a bit of overkill, but definitely an option. ;) Yes, even when DU says the SMART test passed or verified, a drive can fail at any time. Depending on what and how you're doing your backup, all your data should be available, but make sure all the stuff you want and need is actually included in the backup. [/QUOTE]
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