manu08 wrote:

>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 ?
>
>
You need a little plastic tool, about 2"x3-1/2"x1/32". Insert it in the
designated slot at CompUSA (or equiv.), and magic will happen. One popular
brand is made by Visa.


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Cheers, Bob