fdisk command.

[Bernard]

Hi;

I created a boot disk for XP, but when i type FDISK command
from A:\ I see this message: Bad command or file name. Do
i need to add another file to my boot floppy disk?

Thanks for your help,
Bernard.

[Nicholas]

How to Use the Fdisk Tool and the Format Tool to Partition or =
Repartition a Hard Disk
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=3Dkb;EN-US;255867

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

1. Open your BIOS and set your CD Drive as the first bootable device.
2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your =
computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete the =
existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the =
primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Windows XP Clean Install:=20
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

6. Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm


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| Hi;
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| I created a boot disk for XP, but when i type FDISK command=20
| from A:\ I see this message: Bad command or file name. Do=20
| i need to add another file to my boot floppy disk?
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| Thanks for your help,
| Bernard.