Error 0x80070057 when you format a hard disk drive to install Windows 7

Symptoms

You receive error 0x80070057 when you try to clean install WIndows 7.

Cause

This error occurs because the partition that is reserved for system is damaged.



Note: the reserved system partition is an area reserved for the BitLocker encryption and for the restoration of Windows.
 

Resolution

To resolve this problem, delete the existing partitions, create a new partition, and continue with the formatting. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD, and then start the installation.
   

2. Select your preferences in the Language to install, Time and currency format and Keyboard or input method options. Then click Next .
   

3. Click Install now.
   
   

4. In the screen of the Microsoft license agreement, click I accept the terms of license, and then click Next .
   

5. Click Custom (Advanced).
   

6. Select Disk 0 partition 1, and click Delete.
   
   

7. Click OK when propmted.
   

8. Select Disk 0 partition 2, and click Delete.
   
   

9. Click OK when propmted.
   

10. Click New.
    

11. Define the size of the disk, and then click Apply.
    
    
    
    Note: the size of the default value is the maximum size of the disk.

12. Click OK when propmted.
    
    

13. Select Disk 0 partition 2, and then click Formatting.
    
    

14. Click OK when propmted.
    
    

15. Formatting should complete correctly. Click Next to continue.
    
    
    
    You can now complete the installation without problems.

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