XP and formating

Techno

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Oct 9, 1999
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I am trying to set up a new computer w/ a 82GB hard drive. I put in the CD to install the OS and when i tell it to format the entire drive, it goes to about 97% and then fails and telles me it could not complete the format. Is there a problem where XP can't format over 80GB or something?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
 

Slogun

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Don't know the answer, sounds pretty odd.

If possible, you might try installing the drive as a slave in another comp and see if you can format it there. If so, then try installing XP again.
 

woodie1

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I use an 80gig with XP without problem. Does your BIOS support that large of a drive. You may need to flash the MOBO.