Can't format external HDD, except to exFat and 'quick format' enabled

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  1. Posts : 67
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #11

    what about now? x) the cursor is still blinking but nothing happened
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  2. Posts : 67
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #12

    should I leave it alone? I haven't stopped the process yet..
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  3. Posts : 294
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #13

    It seems like a controller problem to me. Not the controller on the physical HDD but the controller that converts SATA to USB, those controllers, for some reason, are notorious for failing.

    Bare Foot Kid said:
    Hello.


    It shouldn't 'get stuck' just leave it alone and let it run, you'll get the info below when it finishes.

    Then use Windows disk management to create and format the partition(s) you need.


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    I don't mean to piggyback but is there a difference using diskpart in cmd vs. formatting the drive through Disk Management?
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  4. Posts : 67
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #14

    probably you're right.. I can take apart my externa disk, and there is one controller thing (where you connect the usb and power supply) connected to the actual disk. Is there anyway I can replace it or use my actual disk in other way?
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