we could not format the selected partition [error: 0x8004242d].

[manikhan]

how to solve this issue?
we could not format the selected partition [error: 0x8004242d].

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Sounds like the hard drive may be faulty and in need of replacement. You can test the drive to be more certain about that.
Use the drive manufacturer's diagnostic software. The links are here: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287

 

[kodiak77]

for those who can't delete partitions with a windows disk need to try this , I was unable to delete any partitions and then I came across this answer ,,,,, it was exactly what I needed and it worked !!https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install/trying-to-format-my-hdd-for-clean-win-7-install/709654ef-d6fd-4686-9145-a1e4bd5ee588?auth=1