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36894 2002-02-24 10:21:00 I don't know how to format a harddrive. Can anyone help me please. Guest (0)
36895 2002-02-24 11:06:00 Create a boot disk - in DOS this can be done by typing 'format a: /s'

Next copy the format.com file to your disk - 'copy format.com a:'

Boot your computer using the bootdisk.

Once booted, type 'format c:'

Make sure you are fully aware of the implications of formating a hard drive before you do so, setting it up is not a simple process first time around.
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36896 2002-02-24 18:54:00 www.cyberwalker.net

The link above, go here for a simple step by step guide to reformatting. Select your OS and it will take you to the right page.

The link below is the home page for cyberwalker, heaps of other good help hints here as well on other matters

http://www.cyberwalker.net
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36897 2002-02-25 05:05:00 If you want different size partitions you need to use fdisk first(on start up disk)
But to format:
First get a start/boot up disk sorted with CD ROM drivers(most important) then use the floppy to get into MSDOS with CD ROM support type format C: then insert OS CD in ROM drive then in msdos type D:\setup where D is CDROM.
Check this link for fdisk and boot disk(CD ROM support) instructions:
www.compguystechweb.com
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