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0x80070057 error during HDD format
I'm trying to do a clean install of Windows 7 Home Premium x64 onto a 250Gb Western Digital hard drive in my recently upgraded computer. When attempting to format the drive I get a 0x80070057 error saying that Windows can not format the drive.
Parts:
Mobo: ASUS RoG Maximus IV Extreme-Z
CPU: Intel i5 2500
HDD: 250Gb WD Blue Caviar
RAM: 4 x 2Gb no brand
Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 550Ti
No current installed OS.