Windows won't format the partition

[Trucmech46]

Hello, I am trying to do a fresh install of win 7 on a new ssd. windows trys to format the new partition and then fails. what are my options

 

[rdc85]

try erase/destroy any partition inside the SSD (using the win disk) leving it blank and try installing/create partition once again....

Btw make sure your SSD is in ACHI mode, and only SSD connected (connect HDD after the os installed)..

 

[Trucmech46]

Hello, I am trying to do a fresh install of win 7 on a new ssd. windows trys to format the new partition and then fails. what are my options

Thanks, I have tried that several times and I still get the same error when windows tries to prepare the partition for the installation. Error 0x80070057 .

 

[rdc85]

This what i got from windows forum

Are you using the booted Windows 7 installer Custom install Drive Options?

Spoiler

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

Try wiping the HD first with Diskpart Clean Command:

Spoiler

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Note that this will destroy all data on the HD, but it should be backed up anyway.

If install still fails test HD using maker's HD Diagnostic extended CD scan.

Spoiler

http://www.carrona.org/hddiag.html

I'm never tried myself. but it worth to try

 

[JKatwyopc]

Can you describe exactly what you are doing a little better. It sounds to me like you are using advanced options during the install and then setting up the partition using that. The best way is to completely wipe the disk and let Windows 7 Setup install to a clean unpartitioned/unformatted drive. You don't need to create a partition and format it. Windows 7 Setup creates the partition for you and formats it during the install process.

 

[Trucmech46]

This what i got from windows forum

Are you using the booted Windows 7 installer Custom install Drive Options?

Spoiler

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

Try wiping the HD first with Diskpart Clean Command:

Spoiler

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Note that this will destroy all data on the HD, but it should be backed up anyway.

If install still fails test HD using maker's HD Diagnostic extended CD scan.

Spoiler

http://www.carrona.org/hddiag.html

I'm never tried myself. but it worth to try

Thanks for the info. The mechanical hard drive I am replacing failed and unfortunately I had no backup, so I am trying to start out with a fresh SSD as my only drive. once I have my comp up and running I am installing a second SSD as a storage drive. I am at the point of returning this SSD and trying another one. My version of Win 7 home premium is new also