could be a defective drive
"hh" <jjj@tt.net> wrote in message
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> I've found heaps of references to windows reporting smaller than rated
> capacity, but larger?
> I can format a partition of 117GB with Windows XP or Win2k using Disk
> Management tool, yet when formatting, the end message reads, "format
> failed to complete".
>
> Any ideas appreciated!
>