Super.
this rig is running almost perfect after installing all the drivers for the numerous fixture it has, (HP is very nice about posting drivers for the products they sell,)
it seem that this issue is a tough nut to crack, I decided to let it be for now,
maybe later on 'time permitting I'll experiment with it using killdisk and installing the infernal drive on a differing laptop,
as far as "the manufacturer format utility!
That could be a problem 'cause it's a HP oem drive and the P\n number may be different,
and therefore difficult to find a WD utility for it.
thx Super