error 0x80070057 Failed to format the selected partition
Hi all. I am trying to reinstall vista home premium 32 bit back onto my hard drive which has been wiped. i get to the where do you want to install windows to screen, pick the only option which is disk0 partition 1 primary and formatted it, then tried to install when i got the error 0x80070057 Failed to format the selected partition. can someone pls help me get vista back on my computer asap!!!
March 22nd, 2010 1:41am
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Try renaming the SoftwareDistribution folder:
Click Start, Choose Run.
In the Run box, type: services.msc
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Stop.
Stopping the service will take a moment.
Now rename the "SoftwareDistribution" folder:
a) Click Start, click Run, type
%systemroot%
...and then click OK.
b) Right-click the SoftwareDistribution folder, and then click Rename.
c) Type SoftwareDistribution.old and then press ENTER to rename this folder.
Now click Start, and choose Run.
In the Run box, type: services.msc
Click OK.
Right-click the Automatic Updates service.
Click Start.
Starting the service will take a moment.
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June 10th, 2010 2:41am