I agree with the others, you have a problem with the hard drive.  The "get
around" is to fix this first before you try to load an operating system.
Use the  testing software the manufacturer makes for your drive.  I had two
WD 5400 20g models go out within months of each other.  Test showed no
problems but I would here a clunk noise every few hours.  If your tests show
no problem and your cables are attached tight, try looking on the internet
for forums dealing with your specific drive, you might find some insight
reading about other peoples problems.  I found others with  the same problem
My drives were exchanged by WD with no questions asked..
Howard in Fortaleza, Brazil

RE:  Date:    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 14:08:50 -0500
From:    Greg Shaw <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Formatting C Drive using WIndows95

Hi there,

I recently posted the fact I was having problems formatting my C Drive using
Windows95.  I would like to thank all those who responded with suggestions.
Most of you suggested that my boot disk might not have "format.com" included
on it.  Well those that suggest that were right so I found a boot disk that
had the format command included.  I then attempted to format my hard drive
and would like to report what happen and hope that someone might have a
suggestion.  I tried "format c:/s" but unfortunately it didn't work due to
insufficient memory.  So I then used "format c" and that at least went
through the routine of formatting my hard drive.  Unfortunately, once
completed I received a message that stated this " Trying to recover
allocation Unit 585,928".  I also was never asked to enter anything in as a
volume label.  I then check my C directory and noticed everything was still
on my hard drive.  I also entered "sys c:" after and it indicated then that
system was transferred.  But it's clearly shows that's not the case.

I'm hoping that someone might be able to help me by telling me what's gone
wrong and give me some suggestions on how to get around this situation.

Thanks.

Greg Shaw

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