[RESOLVED] formatting HDD after RAID 0

PestCon · 02-21-2007, 05:25 PM

Hi,

I am trying to format a 60GB HDD that was used as part of a RAID 0 and I am having trouble. Windows XP shows it as having a capacity of 111GB, which it obviously does not. when I try to format it, I get an error message that just says "windows was unable to format the drive"

any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,
PestCon

Tumbleweed36 · 02-21-2007, 05:28 PM

Hi,

Why not download and use the disk manufacturer's utility under my signature to format this drive. That is usually the best way IMHO.

PestCon · 02-21-2007, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the tip. I am going to try it right now. I will let you know how it turns out.

PestCon · 02-21-2007, 09:28 PM

The Utility solved my troubles. I really appreciate your assistance.

Thanks a lot.

PestCon

Tumbleweed36 · 02-22-2007, 03:23 AM

Hi,

Glad I could help. Now, don't be a stranger on here, stick around and enjoy the forum. Have a great day.

02-21-2007, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
PestCon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3 OS: Win xp	[RESOLVED] formatting HDD after RAID 0 Hi, I am trying to format a 60GB HDD that was used as part of a RAID 0 and I am having trouble. Windows XP shows it as having a capacity of 111GB, which it obviously does not. when I try to format it, I get an error message that just says "windows was unable to format the drive" any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks, PestCon

02-21-2007, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 18,026 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Why not download and use the disk manufacturer's utility under my signature to format this drive. That is usually the best way IMHO. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

02-21-2007, 08:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
PestCon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3 OS: Win xp	Thanks Thanks for the tip. I am going to try it right now. I will let you know how it turns out.

02-21-2007, 09:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
PestCon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 3 OS: Win xp	It works. Thanks The Utility solved my troubles. I really appreciate your assistance. Thanks a lot. PestCon

02-22-2007, 03:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 18,026 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Glad I could help. Now, don't be a stranger on here, stick around and enjoy the forum. Have a great day. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.