Re: fdisk?
- From: "Richard in AZ" <me@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 15 Feb 2006 21:00:31 -0700
You will need a Windows 98 or Windows ME boot disk to get and use FDISK.
But be careful, as it will not handle the new "large" drive. Another
option is to download and use a "tools disk" from the hard drive
manufacturer.
I had a similar problem with a new computer I made from various used parts
and a new motherboard. I found out that after I removed the CPU heat sink
and added some "thermal grease" it worked just fine. Guess the CPU was over
heating and not responding correctly. Thermal grease can be obtained in
any good electronic parts store.
"myself" <none> wrote in message
news:ugRcZcqMGHA.2916@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
:I am having trouble booting with my XP disk. Every time i try the screen
: goes blank after it says inspecting system hardware. The system doesnt
lock
: up beccause crtl alt del still works etc. This is why i am looking for
: Fdisk. Also the format as boot option is grayed out and i dont know why.
: "Bruce Chambers" <bchambers@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
: news:%23yUUHTqMGHA.1088@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
: > myself wrote:
: >> also i noticed i cannot seem to access fdisk. How do i access it in
: >> windows XP
: >
: >
: > You don't. FDisk is an old MS-DOS utility that is neither available
: > or needed in WinXP. All legitimate WinXP installation CDs are bootable
: > and have the capability of deleting, creating, and formatting
partitions.
: >
: > Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the
: > opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
: > installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot
: > devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)
: >
: > HOW TO Install Windows XP
: > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941
: >
: > http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
: >
: > http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
: >
: >
: > --
: >
: > Bruce Chambers
: >
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