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Old July 30th 08, 09:23 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Grant
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive

I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to reformat
the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps crashing when I am in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random spot in the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?
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Old July 30th 08, 09:39 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Jim[_30_]
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive


"Grant" wrote in message
...
I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to reformat
the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps crashing when I am
in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random spot in
the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?

You are using the installation CD for this purpose, aren't you?
XP will not format the system drive (nor should it).
Jim


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Old July 30th 08, 09:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
David B.[_2_]
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive

If you are booting from the CD and reformatting as part of the installation
process then it is likely you have a hardware problem. What exactly is it
doing? "Crashing" doesn't tell us much.

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"Grant" wrote in message
...
I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to reformat
the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps crashing when I am
in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random spot in
the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?


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Old July 30th 08, 09:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Grant
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive

What I mean to say is that im trying to remove the old XP OS and reinstall
it. But during that process the system. And, yes, I am useing the
installation CD.

"Jim" wrote:


"Grant" wrote in message
...
I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to reformat
the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps crashing when I am
in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random spot in
the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?

You are using the installation CD for this purpose, aren't you?
XP will not format the system drive (nor should it).
Jim



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Old July 30th 08, 10:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Grant
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive

The whole system just turns off and any random spot in the formatting process.

"David B." wrote:

If you are booting from the CD and reformatting as part of the installation
process then it is likely you have a hardware problem. What exactly is it
doing? "Crashing" doesn't tell us much.

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How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375



"Grant" wrote in message
...
I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to reformat
the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps crashing when I am
in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random spot in
the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?



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Old July 31st 08, 06:37 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
GreenieLeBrun
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive



Grant wrote:
The whole system just turns off and any random spot in the formatting
process.

"David B." wrote:

If you are booting from the CD and reformatting as part of the
installation process then it is likely you have a hardware problem.
What exactly is it doing? "Crashing" doesn't tell us much.

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Crosspost, do not multipost
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375



"Grant" wrote in message
...
I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to
reformat the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps
crashing when I am in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random
spot in the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?


The drive could be faulty, go to the drive manufacturers web site and down
load the drive testing software.


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Old July 31st 08, 01:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
David B.[_2_]
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive

Also open up the box and check for dust on the heatsinks and fans, it may be
overheating.

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"GreenieLeBrun" wrote in message
...


Grant wrote:
The whole system just turns off and any random spot in the formatting
process.

"David B." wrote:

If you are booting from the CD and reformatting as part of the
installation process then it is likely you have a hardware problem.
What exactly is it doing? "Crashing" doesn't tell us much.

--

----
Crosspost, do not multipost
http://www.blakjak.demon.co.uk/mul_crss.htm How to ask a question
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375



"Grant" wrote in message
...
I had a problem with malware on my PC. As a result I am trying to
reformat the hard drive to start anew. However my system keeps
crashing when I am in
the middle of the reformatting process. It is always at a random
spot in the
process. Is there any know way to fix this problem?


The drive could be faulty, go to the drive manufacturers web site and down
load the drive testing software.


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Old July 31st 08, 04:59 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.perform_maintain
Daave
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Default System Crash when Reformatting Hard Drive

Grant wrote:
What I mean to say is that im trying to remove the old XP OS and
reinstall it. But during that process the system. And, yes, I am
useing the installation CD.


Although you are using the CD, are you absolutely sure that your PC's
BIOS is configured so that your PC is *booting* off the CD-ROM drive?

See:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm


 




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