Re: New hard drive won't initialize

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From: Mike Greaves (MikeGreaves_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 08/23/04 

Date: Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:07:03 -0700

Thanks, I'll try that

"Len" wrote:

> Have you tried using Maxtor SW to partition and format the drive? I believe
> they have this on their site as well.
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> FWIW, Len
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> "Mike Greaves" <Mike Greaves@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CC321876-14D7-4363-91B6-2C011C8B49F0@microsoft.com...
> >I can't create primary partition as the option is greyed out on menu. Disk
> >is
> > a DiamondMax Plus 8 40 GB, and it passes all Maxtor's diagnostic software
> > tests.
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> > "Zagan" wrote:
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> >> Go back into disk Management, and create a Primary
> >> partition on the new drive, then format it.
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> >> >-----Original Message-----
> >> >I am replacing a hard drive (slave) on a Win XP Home
> >> >machine. POST recognises the drive and Properties show
> >> it
> >> >working properly, but Disk management module gives
> >> volume
> >> >status Not Initialized and the wizard won't run - right
> >> >click does not show Initialize (only New Partition
> >> greyed
> >> >out).
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> >> >Can anyone help please?
> >> >.
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