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Unusual disk activity and constant hard drive usage often indicate virus infections. Common warning signs include excessive drive operations without active programs, unexpected clicking sounds, system slowdowns, and high CPU consumption. Additional indicators involve frequent crashes, automatic program launches, and unauthorised data transfers shown by modem activity lights. Proper diagnosis requires monitoring through Task Manager, S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics, and malware scans. Understanding these symptoms permits effective detection and removal of malicious software.