> > If there are BadBlocks in my hard drive, the driver normally can manage > > them, > > simply not using them. I wanted to ask if there is some sort of hdparm (or > > sth > > like that) option to tell the driver "hey, avoid the badblocks". I had basically the same problem last week and It turned into a nasty kernel panic after reboot... so I definitely advise you to backup everything you're able to ASAP !!! good luck... Gregor