SATA H/D Wont Format - HELP Needed......

JediMaster · 08-07-2006, 12:00

I have a Dell PC (SATA Drive)

I've had a Virus (trojan horse clicker.fr) I use AVG & Zone Alarm & a few Spyware Tools

I dont mind Re-Formating H/D as its not got much Data. I used WinXP CD + it says Cant Format as Virus on PC

I've Turned off System Restore, Emptied Virus Vault & Run Test Scan in Safe Mode.....

Any other Ideas???

08-07-2006, 12:02

delete the partition using xp set up then recreate and format

JediMaster · 08-07-2006, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

delete the partition using xp set up then recreate and format

During Windows XP Install (at the Start you mean) before selecting Drive to Install to?

Mauldor · 08-07-2006, 12:48

Personally I think the best option is to back up any Data (though this might be infected with said Virus as well) and then Boot from the Windows XP CD that came with your Dell and do a fresh install and rebuild it that way.

08-07-2006, 13:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by JediMaster

Quote:

Originally Posted by zinglebarb

delete the partition using xp set up then recreate and format

During Windows XP Install (at the Start you mean) before selecting Drive to Install to?

yes delete the partition