XP will not install on formated hard drive

[Leanne]

I think I am having the problem that is described in the
Knowledge Base Article 283421 "Error message about
Partition appears when you install windows XP to a dynamic
volume".

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
us;283421

I don't understand how to resolve it because I am not
really familiar with the terms dynamic, basic disks or
volumes so the resolutions don't really make sense to me.

It's a dell optiplex computer with one 10GB hard drive and
Everytime I delete the partions to create a new partion to
install XP, when it tries to format the hard drive this
error message shows up "Windows XP cannot reconize the
partition you selected. The disk may be corrupted or
damaged" and does not let me install XP, but then I can
reinstall Windows 2000 no problem.

Any solutions or tips how to resolve this would be a big
help.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

HOW TO: Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316941

HOW TO: Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation When You
Upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Me
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310064&Product=winxp

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of Kelly Theriot, MS-MVP]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/

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|I think I am having the problem that is described in the
| Knowledge Base Article 283421 "Error message about
| Partition appears when you install windows XP to a dynamic
| volume".
|
| http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-
| us;283421
|
| I don't understand how to resolve it because I am not
| really familiar with the terms dynamic, basic disks or
| volumes so the resolutions don't really make sense to me.
|
| It's a dell optiplex computer with one 10GB hard drive and
| Everytime I delete the partions to create a new partion to
| install XP, when it tries to format the hard drive this
| error message shows up "Windows XP cannot reconize the
| partition you selected. The disk may be corrupted or
| damaged" and does not let me install XP, but then I can
| reinstall Windows 2000 no problem.
|
| Any solutions or tips how to resolve this would be a big
| help.