usb bootable format tool

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 13:12

hi guys i need to do a fresh instal of win 7 on one on my machines

i used to use a xp disc to format it as win 7 doesnt have the feature for a full format

i was wondering if theres any decent software that i can put on a usb stick so that i can format the hdd

thanks in advance

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 13:34

Guys im wanting something just so i can format my hardrive

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 13:41

d_brennen said:
Why is the 7 format not good enough for you?

because i dont want to use the fast format feature mate

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 13:42

It has to be bootable guys

anything that i can use?

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 14:00

Ok thanks guys

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 18:03

ok so i used dban and now the drive wont show up in windows

its listed in the device management but it says its not initilized

any ideas how i can fix it chaps?

or is it knackerd

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 18:23

tried

also tried in drive management and it fails

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 18:39

the drive is making a wierd sound.

djshauny1 · 6 Mar 2012 at 22:03

drive is knackerd

wont being using that tool again lol

the drive must have been on its way out