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I get a "Runtime error" running FDISK on my Western Digital hard disk

Explanation: While attempting to access a Western Digital hard disk using FDISK, a "Runtime error" is encountered.

Diagnosis: This error message means that there has been some corruption or damage to track zero (where key file system structures are stored).

Recommendation:

• Contact Western Digital technical support.
• Use Western Digital's low-level disk utility to clear the disk. Realize that this will wipe out the entire disk!

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