format facility missing

[John]

I seem to recall that in the explorer when clicking file there was a option
that said format. Now that I would like to format a cd I notice its no
longer there. Is there a way of getting it back.
thanks
John

[steam3801]

On Wed, 24 May 2006 07:01:44 GMT, "John"
> - in a blinding flash of brilliance -
wrote:

>I seem to recall that in the explorer when clicking file there was a option
>that said format. Now that I would like to format a cd I notice its no
>longer there. Is there a way of getting it back.
>thanks

I doubt it - I don't think even Miicrosoft would leave a dangerous
option like that lying around in a pull down menu.

If you're thinking about formatting a CD (a RW one, of course ....),
then I suggest you saw that option in the CD burning software
installed on your machine.
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steam3801
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[steam3801]

On Tue, 23 May 2006 23:32:01 -0700, HartsVideo
> - in a blinding flash of
brilliance - wrote:

>My pc was made for me about 4 years ago. The person who made it is no longer
>available to answer questions about it.

> I receive the messages that say that my Windows XP Pro is a pirated version.

Which explains probably why that person is no longer around.

Yes, more than likely you will have to buy a fully licenced version.
Note that you did not "buy" the software - you simply paid for a
licence to use the software. And in your case, unfortunately that
person didn't have a genuine Microsoft licence to sell you.

Caveat emptor, I'm afraid ... you and thousands of others all over the
world.
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steam3801
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[Tonyo UK]

Try reposting this response to the correct thread!

"steam3801" wrote:

> On Tue, 23 May 2006 23:32:01 -0700, HartsVideo
> > - in a blinding flash of
> brilliance - wrote:
>
> >My pc was made for me about 4 years ago. The person who made it is no longer
> >available to answer questions about it.
>
> > I receive the messages that say that my Windows XP Pro is a pirated version.
>
> Which explains probably why that person is no longer around.
>
> Yes, more than likely you will have to buy a fully licenced version.
> Note that you did not "buy" the software - you simply paid for a
> licence to use the software. And in your case, unfortunately that
> person didn't have a genuine Microsoft licence to sell you.
>
> Caveat emptor, I'm afraid ... you and thousands of others all over the
> world.
> --
> steam3801
> ASCII a silly question, get a silly ANSI
>