I tried to install windows 7 ultimate X32 and an error message came up saying that the hard drive was going to fail so i can not install windows on to it (not word for word but close enough) so i stuck with windows XP I also run 'Seatools for windows' from Seagate and all the tests say the hdd is going to fail. is this good enough to get the hdd replaced under warranty from costco i havent lost any files (yet) i also ran Linux Mint 8 live USB and it says the hdd is going to fail imminently