MS-DOS

[Don]

I've created an MS-DOS startup disc but i need to know
the commaned prompt to format a hard drive any help
thanks

[Ken Blake]

"Don" > wrote in message
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> I've created an MS-DOS startup disc but i need to know
> the commaned prompt to format a hard drive any help


Assuming you want to reinstall Windows XP, don't use the diskette
you created. Just boot from the CD and follow the prompts.

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[sqr]

IF you want to use your boot disk instead of the XP cd at the command prompt
use fdisk and delete the non dos partition after that create a partition
then reboot.

Now at the command prompt again use format but remember this will only let
you format into Fat32.

Personally you should use the XP cd as it will give you the option for Fat32
and NtFs but again if you want a fat32 size over 32gb then the dos disk is a
must.

HTH

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"Don" > wrote in message
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> I've created an MS-DOS startup disc but i need to know
> the commaned prompt to format a hard drive any help
> thanks

[Donald Link]

You must make sure that fdisk and format are on the floppy. If you need to
partition you will need fdisk to prepare the drive with an active partition
and any extended partition if you want more than one on the drive.
Otherwise, normally you would just boot and type format c: and follow the
direction.






"Don" > wrote in message
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> I've created an MS-DOS startup disc but i need to know
> the commaned prompt to format a hard drive any help
> thanks

[Edward W. Thompson]

It would seem that you are not familiar with the HDD format procedure.
Before you commit yourself I suggest you go to www.google.com and search for
"format". You will find some excellent articles on the fdisk and format
procedures that I think you find invaluable.

"Don" > wrote in message
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> I've created an MS-DOS startup disc but i need to know
> the commaned prompt to format a hard drive any help
> thanks

[Ted]

"Edward W. Thompson" > wrote in message =
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> It would seem that you are not familiar with the HDD format procedure.
> Before you commit yourself I suggest you go to www.google.com and =
search for
> "format". You will find some excellent articles on the fdisk and =
format
> procedures that I think you find invaluable.
>=20

You top posting ****! It seems you are also clueless to how one formats =
using XP!