RE: Trouble installing windows xp on laptop.

From: Darren Curtis (a-dacurt_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/15/04 

Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 22:37:57 GMT

Definitely a damaged hard drive, if it is relatively new you could try calling the manufacturer for a replacement.

If new partitions and a format don't fix it...not much else will.

Best Regards,
Darren Curtis, MCSE
Microsoft Enterprise Support Engineer
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