my computer won't format!!!

jchou87 · #1 September 6th, 2006, 06:14 AM

I have a Dell Latitude and it runs on Win 2000. Recently it kept freezing everytime I tried logging in so I decided to reformat the OS. However, after multiple attempts at reinstalling the OS, it keeps freezing at 67%. What could be the problem?

bAdWaYz · #2 September 6th, 2006, 03:06 PM

Are you installing off a cd? It could be the CD is dirty or scratched. Is the hard drive in good working order? Sometimes its wise to do a chkdsk before you install just to be sure the hard drive has no errors on disk.

bradyb · #3 September 7th, 2006, 12:49 AM

Are you booting to disk when you are attempting the reinstall? Did you wipe the drive with any 3rd party app (ex: dariks)?

Have you used this disk lately on any other machines?

Seth_ · #4 September 7th, 2006, 07:35 AM

Just adding a couple more tips:

1) Don't just format. Delete the partition(s) and create a new one.

2) Use the NTFS full format. Unlike the quick format, the full format will also perform error checking and correction on the hard drive.