Is it my HDD problem?

TheNoobII · 07-03-2008, 04:18 AM

Will partitioning and formating a HDD partition twice(same memory size) render the computer unstable. My computer with a newly installed Samsung HDD keeping hanging. Using only one OS (window xp SP2) and NTFS format.

Thanks!

**Fox** · 07-03-2008, 06:07 AM

It really shouldn't, but sometimes if there are errors in the formatting (especially if the table that holds your files names gets corrupt), it can cause an installation to go bad.

If you're going to try the install again, I would recommend clearing out all the partitions before you start again, and use the full format instead of the quick format when you get to that step.

TheNoobII · 07-05-2008, 12:32 AM

Thank, may attempt the reinstall. Anyway hanging problem quite random now.

07-03-2008, 04:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheNoobII Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Window XP SP2	Is it my HDD problem? Will partitioning and formating a HDD partition twice(same memory size) render the computer unstable. My computer with a newly installed Samsung HDD keeping hanging. Using only one OS (window xp SP2) and NTFS format. Thanks! Last edited by TheNoobII : 07-03-2008 at 04:27 AM.

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Fox Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Is it my HDD problem? It really shouldn't, but sometimes if there are errors in the formatting (especially if the table that holds your files names gets corrupt), it can cause an installation to go bad. If you're going to try the install again, I would recommend clearing out all the partitions before you start again, and use the full format instead of the quick format when you get to that step. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!

07-05-2008, 12:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheNoobII Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Window XP SP2	Re: Is it my HDD problem? Thank, may attempt the reinstall. Anyway hanging problem quite random now.