SATA Format Error and MORE !!

[bluto141]

Hi folks
I have 2 Maxtor SATA drives, 1 is a 300gb and the other is a 160gb, thet both have previously been formated and used in a desktop pc, about 8 months ago i installed them in an external NAS Encloser, which formats them to it's own operating system...

I decided to take them out, which i have done, and I have since sold on the NAS encloser.

When I run the "Maxtor Maxblat" utlity, I get a message saying, "Atleast one of the installed drives must be either Seagate or Maxtor", it closed and advises I use Arconis True Image Home.

I run true image it see's the drives, but will not format, the program either hangs or reports an error "Failed to write to the sector ** of the hard disc"

I have tried various combinations of settings, and both drives are the same..

I am using Win XP with service pack 3

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks B141

 

[wahnula]

Download and burn to CD Darik's Boot and Nuke. Remove all valued drives, just leave the two Maxtor drives connected to the PC (you do not need an OS, boot to the DBAN CD). This will make sure you don't nuke your boot drive. Make sure no other drives (flash drives, external USB etc.) are connected to the system.

After nuking and re-connecting the boot drive, you should be able to see the drives in Disk Management {Start==>Run==>diskmgmt.msc} and then initialize and format.

Tony

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[bluto141]

You are a life saver mate, many thanks.

I will let u know how i get on.

only just found this place, it is now in my favs..


Cheers G

 

[wahnula]

Welcome to you bluto141. Lots of good folks here, all willing to help. Keep us posted as to your success.

Tony

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