>Try to run fdisk, delete the partitions, create new partitions and then >format the hard drive again, it will work, if it doesn4t try a Low Level >format if your motherboard as that feature, good luck > >Carlos Cordeiro >http://www.itqb.unl.pt Hi, DO NOT USE MOTHERBOARD LOW LEVEL FORMATTING ON IDE DRIVES!!!! It was designed for a much different style hard drive and can ruin IDE drives. Go to the web page of your hard drive manufacturer and find their custom low/mid level format program and use that. HTH, Donald Gaither Curious about the people moderating your messages? Visit our staff web site: http://nospin.com/pc/staff.html