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Prometheus 12-21-2002 05:46 PM

formatting in dos
 
what's the command for formatting in MS dos
in windows XP

note: were working off a rescue disk on my bros comp

Keefe 12-22-2002 03:48 AM

"format" is the correct command.

Note: You must have format.com on that rescue disk.

Prometheus 12-22-2002 10:36 AM

what is format.com?

and how do i apply it to the disk

CB-Byte 12-22-2002 12:26 PM

Obviously its not a website :rofl: Format.com is a small MSDOS Disk preparation software.

For further details on how to use it, type "Format /?" on the command prompt.

or u can type, Format c:
performs a low level format (size depends on the partition info)

if u want ur HD to be bootable after initialization, type, Format C: /s

if it is already formatted, type, format c: /q (performs a quick format)

U can also use multiple switches like Format c: /q /s (quick + transfer system files)

Note that the /s switch is not supported by windows XP MSDOS Shell.

Prometheus 12-23-2002 01:25 PM

oooook
 
guess what the Floppy istn working now

we r currrently trying to format in windows reinstall


we did find out why the launguage was wierd tho

The fonts in CP were being deleted i imported some from this computer and restarted and the fonts were deleted

CB-Byte 12-23-2002 02:04 PM

That's strange, Boot from a CDROM and do it all again. BIOS:Be sure to set the boot sequence to boot from a CDROM.


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