Re: Need advice

John John wrote:
John wrote:

> Start your computer and tap F8 before boot logo.
Select 'Command Prompt' and then press Enter. Choose the OS you want to start.
Login to Windows XP as an administrator.
At the command prompt, type in:

FORMAT C:

That will not work, John. You cannot format the System or Boot volumes of the Windows installation onto which you are logged on. Using any of the boot option by tapping the F8 key will log you on to the Windows installation.

John


Well, I'm out of ideas.
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