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    harddrive wont format properly

    i have a mates laptop im trying to fix whenever i go to do full format it comesu p with 0% and doesnt do anything quick format works tho wats the problem and how do i get round it
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    if quick format works whats the problem ?

    you're not trying to format the drive thats in use with the OS running of it are you ?
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    the hard drive has no data on it when i install xp i get an error saying a file is corrupt or missing so im trying to do a full format to eliminate this. the system errors just after the first restart after u have laoded all the files for the install onto the pc.
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    Have you tried the manufacturer's checking tools?

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    err no i havent the laptop is a toshiba tecra 8200 so where would i get the software for that
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    erm, could be anything mate! Right click the drive in My Computer, properties, hardware tab.

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    coud it be your install source has a flaw ?

    Why not take it to somewhere like (just for example) PC world rather than getting a mate who's strugglging to do it.
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    tried different install source now it blue screens when i loads windows said run chkdsk /f but that wont work says /f os not recognised
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    take it to PC world and ask them to do a re-install.

    Sound like your making a bit of a meal out of it.
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    Not familiar with that laptop - how old is it? Have you done a memory test? Could be the hard drive has errors on it. If it's under warranty - take it back to the supplier to sort out.
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