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Problems formatting my WD 200GB

Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by Dutt, Apr 21, 2004.

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  1. Dutt Newcomer, in training

    So I go me a 200 GB WD... Nice, I partitoned it to the full size and it worked, then I wanted to format it. That didn't work so well...

    It's been going for like three hours now and have reaced 1%

    I do have an old KR7A-RAID as mobo, however I got the "larger than 137GB support" for both the mobo and my WinXP

    I have no clue what so ever what to do. I don't really feel like waiting for some 300 hours.

    Plz help :)
    Dutt, Apr 21, 2004
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  2. RealBlackStuff Newcomer, in training

    Welcome to TechSpot

    What OS do you use, with what utility are you trying to format and in which format (FAT32 or NTFS)?.
    Fat32 is limited to 32GB using Windows Format.
    A utility like Partition Magic would take about 5-10 minutes max. to format a disk like yours.

    Unless it is an OEM disk, these HDs quite often have their own format-tools on a floppy or CD. Look also in the "Stickies" at the top op this forum.
    RealBlackStuff, Apr 22, 2004
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  3. Dutt Newcomer, in training

    I have WinXP Pro, and I'm trying to format with the Computer Management tool.

    I guess I'll have to check out Partition Magic and the stickies. Thanks
    Dutt, Apr 22, 2004
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  4. PanicX TechSpot Ambassador

    If your formatting through windows, check the quick format box, there's really no need to write to the entire disk during a format.
    PanicX, Apr 22, 2004
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