Hi David,
>i ran disk doctor on my machine using the thorough test and fix
>problems automatically. It took 5hrs. and 50 minutes to complete the
>scan.Is this a normal time frame for a 3.00 GB hard drive or is there
>some adjustment not set properly.When I did the same scan using the
>NORMAL test, it only took ten minutes
Here is a knowledgebase article that I hope you will find to be
helpful in this regard.
Title: 'Norton Disk Doctor's Surface Test Takes a Long Time to
Complete'
Document ID: 199842782312
Web URL:
http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/nunt.nsf/docid/199842782312
Best Regards,
L.D. Louks [Symantec Corp.]
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