Re: Reformat C when XP is already installed

In all probability, the OP has tried to 'format c' from the Command Prompt
within Windows..

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"PCDaddy" <PCDaddy.1qjyxm@> wrote in message
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> Pegasus \(MVP\) Wrote:
>> You probably meant to write "Put the WinXP CD in, then
>> boot from this CD and allow the disk to be formatted when
>> given the opportunity". Pressing F8 is used to select the
>> various boot options when Windows is still more or less
>> operative. It cannot be used to start a repair process.
>>
>>
>>
>> "PCDaddy" wrote in message
>> news:TqOdnaoFs_00mzDfRVn_vg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> >
>> > Put the xp cd in, tap the f8 key and you should get to the options.
>> You
>> > can do a repair or reinstall. Your drive should already be formatted
>> to
>> > ntfs and doing a clean install would be the way to go. But...you
>> might
>> > have other issues with your hard drive as well. What do you mean
>> > windows won't let you? just a bit more specific please.
>> >
>> >
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>> >
>
> i agree that i flubbed the first sentence, it should have read...Put
> the xp cd in, reboot or tap f8 to go to other options. I never said
> repair from f8, i simply meant you can do a repair or reinstall. just
> like it said. Since this person was already familiar with this but
> needed a quick reminder, i gave just that. Also this person wasn't very
> specific about why winxp won't allow him\her to reformat, so i won't
> waste time on specifics until i know more. Also, some people's posts go
> unanswered, and i give it my best guess until i know some ego maniac
> will come along and try to correct me. But at least i know their post
> might get answered then.
>
>
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>


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