About a Read Disk Error Occourred

im having a problem here, everytime i open my desktop vostro 220s it will pop the message " A Read Disk Error Occourred Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart" but when i restart it i can open the window. but then when i turn off the desktop
like 2-3 hrs hrs the message pop up again. can anyone please help what the problem? thanks.

Hi，
Sometimes this issue can be easily solved but sometimes can be complex. I suggest you follow the steps below for troubleshooting.
Test the memory.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows7/diagnosing-memory-problems-on-your-computer
Run chkdsk /f /r to check the disk error.
Update your BIOS, you may need to refer to the user manual or view the manufacture website
Check cables, SATA cables, faulty IDE cables, sometimes can cause a read or write disk error, it is related to hardware, if you're not familiar with this, I suggest you bring your PC to a computer store.
Yolanda Zhu
TechNet Community Support

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