Why my computer freezes when I try to format my hard disk?
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Is the computer getting hotter than usual? Alot of times overheating can cause blue screens and lockups at different times in use. If you let the computer sit for a half an hour, then start it and try to format but it locks up at 30%, then you immediately try again and it only goes to 10%, then I would say that the pc is overheating. If its a desktop, try cleaning it out with compressed air. make sure the fans are functioning properly
1032454
some programs (virus software ) write to the disk constantly and as the task of disk defrag is to reassemble the parts of data on the HDD this means it will have to redo it again. that is i think what is causing the freeze. try stopping any constantly running software like antivirus software stop them and run the scan disk.this should work. if it does not it is likely dat u ha some virus on ur system.(or spyware)try scanning that out with NAV. then run it again.drop ina msg or chat if u have any more trouble.
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Check your hardware in device manager and see if there are any conflicts,(yellow ? marks), beside your display adapter, your monitor, and your sound drivers), sometimes a driver can come corrupt and you may need to update it. also? The defrag could have defraged a file in your registry that is no longer used, I recommend buying Registry Mechanic, this will fix any errors in your registry that can also cause freezing. One last thing? Go into safe mode, and do I scan on your hard drive for errors, make sure before you do the scan? That the box is checked for,"automaticaly fix errors". Then when thats all done? Do a defrag in safe mode. There are other causes for computers to freeze, but lets see if these few tricks will do the trick first.
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Well sice PC's can't be smart nor stupid that's not the cause.\n\nTry cleaning and defragmenting your drive. Also heat build up can cause drives to act weird and eventually fail, keep all air ways clean and clear and if needed add another fan.\n\nAlso, you can run disk check.\n\nYour RAM may need to be upgraded, you didn't really say when it freezes up.\nA new program could be a culprit as well as spyware, I use Ad awre SE personal to take care of that junk, it can really bother things! And best of all it's free just need to download it from their site, made by lava soft. That stuff can get on there even with a good fire wall running.\n\nCheck for programs that are running all of the time, when you didn't open them, they just slow things anyways, most not needed!\n\nClean out your internet files and cahe even cookies, use controil panel for that.
825136
It is probably simply a problem with the hard drive, like the computer says. Check to make sure that the connections are all good, and if this does not work, send it back for a replacement.
360999
might be that your cpu overheated....\n\ncould also be software issue..ie..spyware.\n\ncan also be your HD encountered bad error\n\n\nwhat am i trying to say?  that symptom alone is too generic.. could be a lot of causes
1039551
If the formatting starts up fine but never ends then you need to check with the disk for damages. If the formatting never starts and you get this message right away then still you need to check with the drive damages. Run scan disk first and try formatting then. If you be elaborative with the issue i could have provided you the exact remedies. \n\nAlso, check with the URL 'http://www.quickonlinetips.com/archives/2005/08/fix-format-usb-flash-drives/' for some quick tips. Hope my thoughts will help you better understand the issue.
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Insert your Windows Operating System disk and reboot.  Check the BIOS settings if it won't reboot.   Once you reboot, begin the installation.  When it gets to the point of WHERE, select that partition for Deletion, then allow the installation program to format the hard drive.  \n\nIf you do not have the Windows installation disk, GET ONE. \n\nGood luck
843041
Reformat the hard disk again. I think it should solve your problem.
712229
I just had the same thing happen to me. It was a defective hard drive on my computer causing the issue.....I took it to the Geek Squad for repair....It wasn't an old computer either, 3 months old....Hope this helps!!\n\nGL;)
822802
I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.\nSome hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
1140695
There are a lot of stuff to be said, it could be any:\n- Software Problem:\nError in Windows System Files\n\n- Hardware Problem:\nProcessor over heating\nRAM not working properly\nComputer fans not working properly\nHard Disk Spinning Errror\n\nI recommend trying to repair Windows through the Installation Media Source (the CD) by booting the computer witht the CD, then going into setup mode and choose repair.\n\nOtherwise, try backing up all your valueable data, format the Primary Partition, and reinstall a fresh copy of Windows...\n\nGood Luck
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First let me know yr configuration of yr Laptop\nIt may freeze due to following reasons\n1.U may overloading it (making two r three programs to work simultaneously)\n2.U may use softwares that doesnt meet the hardware requirement.\n3.There may be some virus/spywares.\n\nIf ur hardware requirement doesnt meet the specifications try for the hardware upgrade which will solve yr problem.\n\nUse a popular anti-virus software and make sure it is uptodate to eliminate the problems of spyware and viruses.
832258
maybe your hard disk is full so it's not working properly....try to delete unnecessary file or unuse file so that your computer will work properly
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Go to My computer and choose  D: For an example and then right click on it and choose Format \nclick on the fast format and leave the other boxes empty then Hit Start\nIt will warning you for deletion order and you have to confirm it so choose Yes  \nFormat is starting then A message will appear that says Format Complete. One gone    \nThen do the same thing to the other Drives\n\nIf you want to Format the C: Drive \nBring a start up disk and restart the computer  right after the computer restarts by it self i mean after the screen turns off hit delete in some computers or hit the F2 to run the Bios ,\nnow go to (Boot Devices), then choose the floppy disk to be the first drive running (your Floppy disk must be inside the drive) now hit on the (Save and Restart)\nNow wait untill the computer reads the floppy and then wait just few seconds,\nWhen the screen appears like this\nA:/\nType   (Format c:/\nIf it says the command is wrong or someting like that type\nFormat c:&#92;\nThen confirm The order by hiting (Y) and Enter\nnow your computer is being formatting wait for it and in couple minutes your computer will be tottaly formatted and there is no windows on it..\nIf you dont Have a floppy drive !! Take it to some Professional maintinence center to format it for you cuz it's a longway to be formatted by CD.\nThank you very much and i hope you sell your computer very quickly\n\nBrian S
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Don't listen to the answers below mine.\n\nFormat your hard drive.
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I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.\nSome RAM/ hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful\nYou can try to down load a suitable spyware remover also from the above site...!