failed format selected partition error 0x80004005

I am attempting to install Windows Vista Beta 2 64 bit. I burned my DVD at 1x, without any reported problems. The DVD boots, and I reach the point where I nominate the partition to format (there are currently no NTFS partitions on the single SATA disk). I attempt to format it, and I get the error above. Any clues?

Are you installing the SATA drivers prior to attempting to format? It maybe that the operating system cannot see the SATA drive. I know SATA drives are temperamental with Windows XP, so they are probably worse with Vista.
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"Clothears" wrote in message

I am attempting to install Windows Vista Beta 2 64 bit. I burned my DVD at 1x, without any reported problems. The DVD boots, and I reach the point where I nominate the partition to format (there are currently no NTFS partitions on the single SATA disk). I attempt to format it, and I get the error above. Any clues?

i have the same problem, but windows vista can see my SATA, actually it displays the Name, Total Size and Free Size of my SATA.
regards alex
"John Barnett MVP" wrote in message

Are you installing the SATA drivers prior to attempting to format? It maybe that the operating system cannot see the SATA drive. I know SATA drives are temperamental with Windows XP, so they are probably worse with Vista.
-- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
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"Clothears" wrote in message I am attempting to install Windows Vista Beta 2 64 bit. I burned my DVD at 1x, without any reported problems. The DVD boots, and I reach the point where I nominate the partition to format (there are currently no NTFS partitions on the single SATA disk). I attempt to format it, and I get the error above. Any clues?

i also tried an IDE disk and got the same error message.
regards
alex "John Barnett MVP" wrote in message

Are you installing the SATA drivers prior to attempting to format? It maybe that the operating system cannot see the SATA drive. I know SATA drives are temperamental with Windows XP, so they are probably worse with Vista.
-- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
The information in this mail is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail..
"Clothears" wrote in message I am attempting to install Windows Vista Beta 2 64 bit. I burned my DVD at 1x, without any reported problems. The DVD boots, and I reach the point where I nominate the partition to format (there are currently no NTFS partitions on the single SATA disk). I attempt to format it, and I get the error above. Any clues?

I haven't installed any additional drivers. Since the installer has accurately read the partition table, what could usefully be additionally loaded? Searching the Microsoft site for 0x80004005 suggests that it is a catch-all error code, so it doesn't of itself give much of a clue.
"John Barnett MVP" wrote:

Are you installing the SATA drivers prior to attempting to format? It maybe that the operating system cannot see the SATA drive. I know SATA drives are temperamental with Windows XP, so they are probably worse with Vista.