[4x4fiend]

I am trying to format my computer and when i load the recovery program i get:
Cannot normally execute the initial setting of the partition information.
This utility exits and your copmuter is rebooted.

i click ok and it re boots?
It is a Sony Vaio running Windows XP

 

[TheMatt]

Try running the utility from the hard disk manufacturer.
http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287