This is sort of a theoretical question.  System files on a computer are repeatedly getting corrupted in spite of extra care with virus detection, reloading from clean sources, etc.  The HDD has been wiped and reloaded, but the problem returns rather quickly.  Two questions:

Is it possible for a virus to exist in the normally inaccessible HDD manufacturer's space on the HDD?

Is it possible for failing HDD to produce these symptoms?

Gordon Totty

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