As I remember, from re-installing Me...I believe you should delete the primary partition - then create & make active the primary part. (This removes all info on hdd) Then..escape fdisk..then format...
I'm guessing here ...but I believe you have overwritten the format (over) your old system...
You're using a Compac, I a Dell, so the setup & it's access will differ...but I would be surprised if the proceedure is not the same.
PM me & I will email my old reformat notes & debug script...
You may want to run a debug script (I do not know if it will help but it can't hurt)
Lu7k,
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Edit; After further thought...The debug script MAY be unique to Dell...can send if you wish...
Also, am new to site...appears my pm is locked ...if you can't get through...post rquest on this thread...(Am subscribed)