hdd format issue

[gold_finger]

Two other things you could try:


1)  In GParted, try creating a new partition table first.  Device -> Create Partition Table -> "msdos" -> Apply.  Then create whatever partitions you want on it and format them as you wish -- FAT32, NTFS, Ext4, etc.


Or


2)  If above doesn't work, use this command in a terminal to wipe out the file system on the drive first; then you should be able to create a new partition table and partitions afterwards with GParted:

Code:

sudo wipefs --all /dev/sdx

Note:  change "x" in "sdx" to correct device letter for the external drive.