"manu08" <manu08@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F1E76AFD-E0AB-46ED-B999-FEA8EC0B73BD@microsoft.com...
> Hi,
> I ran the Seatools diagnostic software on my hard disk & got the following
> test as failed :
>
> File Structure Test Result:
>
> Partition 1 (NTFS (80 GB) ) Result: Failed with critical Errors
>
> The following errors were found while scanning the volume:
> - One or more errors were found in the index
> - One or more errors were found in metadata file records
>
> Can someone tell me how to proceed in order to resolve this? I am trying
to
> install Windows XP on this hard disk & am not being able to. After it
> finishes formatting the hard disk (not quick) & when it is 'supposed' to
> start copying windows files, I get this error:
>
> Setup was unable to format the partition. The disk may be damaged.
> Make sure the drive is switched on & properly connected to your
computer....
>
> Anyone know how to go about this ?

If the Seagate diagnostic disk has a formatting tool, try it. It might
resolve the problem. If it does not, get onto the Seagate web page,
check the warranty status of your disk and return it if under warranty.