A desktop's hard disk has started making repeated clicking noises, and files take a long time to open. What should be done first?
Le disque dur d'un PC de bureau s'est mis à émettre des cliquetis répétés, et les fichiers mettent longtemps à s'ouvrir. Que faut-il faire en premier ?
Answers
ADefragment the disk several times in a row to make it fasterDéfragmenter le disque plusieurs fois de suite pour l'accélérer
BBack up the important data at once, then replace the diskSauvegarder immédiatement les données importantes, puis remplacer le disque
CIgnore it, as all disks make noiseL'ignorer, car tous les disques font du bruit
DTap the case gently while the disk worksTaper doucement sur le boîtier pendant que le disque travaille
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