Dak1ng 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 Ok, I wanted to install a new version of XP on my computer, but when i format the drive with the install disc, it keeps pausing at 84%. I did this 3 times over, but it simply wont work. Help please! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluedragon 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 Hmm.. I'll suggest you try formating using a Linux distro like UbuntuIf its a hardware problem , Ubuntu will fail as well, Otherwise Your drive will be formattedSometimes, The XP cd version of formatter is not so reliable. where did you find this new version of XP Plus, It takes a lot of time doing the formatting, while Ubuntu only takes 30-40 seconds.I just put up a 1 TB drive and Ubuntu formatted it in seconds, Windows was showing hours just to format a 200 GB :)Hope this helps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Sky- 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 Dak1ng, disconnect such hardware like, your Mouse, external DVD Drive etc. These are some hardware components that will make your formation fail. Unplug some USB cables from your system, restart and try again. See if that works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baniboy 3 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Format it using a third party software, so you won't have to format the drive when you're installing XPI'm not sure if XP installation CD demands to format the drive whether it's empty and already formatted or not, but it's worth trying.EDIT: Somehow those managed to reply faster than me Sorry for providing info that you were already provided with. Edited November 9, 2009 by Baniboy (see edit history) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Sky- 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 No, it wont demand to format it, it'll just ask if you want to format it or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dak1ng 0 Report post Posted November 9, 2009 Thanks for the info, but it still doesn't work... It just pauses at 84%. Ubuntu "freezes" too. I can't really disconnect it because its a laptop, so i still may need help... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluedragon 0 Report post Posted November 10, 2009 Hmm.. If Ubuntu is freezing, I can pretty much say that your hdd is having problems. Try getting it replaced if you can Windows CAN ignore hardware erros but Linux never ignores them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonexia 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2009 try changing the disc you using for formatting maybe the disc is scratched too much so you cant get through changing the disc can solve the problem and if now then try getting a new hd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dak1ng 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Uhh, I don't have the money for a $250 hdd... still trying to work the problem out... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rvalkass 5 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Uhh, I don't have the money for a $250 hdd... still trying to work the problem out...If it's a hardware problem (and it sounds like it might be) then your only option is to replace the hard drive with another one. If you know the manufacturer of the hard disk then go to their website and see if they have any diagnostic tools available. Most manufacturers let you download a piece of software to CD which you run as the PC boots, like a live CD. It'll check your hard disk and let you know if there are any problems. If your drive is SMART-enabled you can also use that information to get advice about the health of your hard disk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dak1ng 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2009 Ok, thanks. Though, I think that buying a new hdd IS my only option, so I guess I can upgrade my hdd to a higher size and get a working hdd at the same time.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
