Just a final question.
I want to do a full format, just to see if that will change anything.
I could use the windows CD and format it that way, or I could use the diagnostic tool and use the option that will do a full erase (write zeroes on the drive).
Is there any difference between the two?
Also, is there any any way to check if there is any physical damage to the HD and how many bad clusters are on the HD altogether?