Need to know why hdd wont format?

Lokie · 19-October-03, 07:15 PM

Ok here's the problem.

I'm try'n to format a hdd and it wonÃ‚â€™t. It see's the partition it will delete the partion but not reformat it. I can't install pat this problem either??WTH.

Open for suggestions.

Thanks

hawklen · 19-October-03, 07:23 PM

hrm, when i have probs with hd's i use linux to delete em.

Sportbilly · 19-October-03, 07:28 PM

You don't have the bios setting to stop software fiddling with the MBR do you?

Lokie · 19-October-03, 07:36 PM

This is the motherboard from BA. So I don't think that would be it. But I'll check.....................didn't find anything of the sort.

putwig · 19-October-03, 09:43 PM

Is WinXP on the disk?

Chrome_Rust · 19-October-03, 10:37 PM

if you have partition magic try using that to blow out the partition and then use it to formatit in the file system if your choice....if you need PM8 let me know (pm me)

BigAkita · 19-October-03, 10:56 PM

Find and download Delpart.exe, slap it on a boot disk and use that.

putwig · 20-October-03, 06:04 AM

IF IT HAPPENS (sorry) to be a Maxtor of Quantum drive, download MaxBlast 3. Very simple and barebones formatting and partitioning tool. Fast and free.

It may work wilth other drives, but it is from the Maxtor website.

vladimir · 20-October-03, 06:12 AM

what r u using to format it? and wut file system

dr-gonzo · 24-October-03, 02:48 AM

Try doing a low level format on the hard drive. Most drive manufacturers have a low level format utility on their website.

19-October-03, 07:15 PM		#1 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	Need to know why hdd wont format? Ok here's the problem. I'm try'n to format a hdd and it wonÃ‚â€™t. It see's the partition it will delete the partion but not reformat it. I can't install pat this problem either??WTH. Open for suggestions. Thanks

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19-October-03, 07:23 PM		#2 (permalink)
hawklen PCApex's Mouthy Stepchild	hrm, when i have probs with hd's i use linux to delete em.

19-October-03, 07:28 PM		#3 (permalink)
Sportbilly Apex Tech Maniac	You don't have the bios setting to stop software fiddling with the MBR do you?

19-October-03, 07:36 PM		#4 (permalink)
Lokie Custom What?	This is the motherboard from BA. So I don't think that would be it. But I'll check.....................didn't find anything of the sort.

19-October-03, 09:43 PM		#5 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	Is WinXP on the disk?

19-October-03, 10:37 PM		#6 (permalink)
Chrome_Rust Apex Tech God	if you have partition magic try using that to blow out the partition and then use it to formatit in the file system if your choice....if you need PM8 let me know (pm me)

19-October-03, 10:56 PM		#7 (permalink)
BigAkita n00b-ass reviewer	Find and download Delpart.exe, slap it on a boot disk and use that.

20-October-03, 06:04 AM		#8 (permalink)
putwig Dr. Hydro Pimp	IF IT HAPPENS (sorry) to be a Maxtor of Quantum drive, download MaxBlast 3. Very simple and barebones formatting and partitioning tool. Fast and free. It may work wilth other drives, but it is from the Maxtor website.

20-October-03, 06:12 AM		#9 (permalink)
vladimir Pimp PHP Pro	what r u using to format it? and wut file system

24-October-03, 02:48 AM		#10 (permalink)
dr-gonzo Apex Techie Lite	Try doing a low level format on the hard drive. Most drive manufacturers have a low level format utility on their website.