how can i format HD

MAJORhameed · 01-20-2006, 12:27 PM

I use WINDOWS xp . how can i format my hard disc totaly? & how can I enter to DOS?

[-0MEGA-] · 01-20-2006, 12:34 PM

with windows xp you dont need to use DOS to reformat. Simply put the windows xp cd in your computer, start up the computer, then it will take you into the setup. Then press "DELETE" when it shows your hard drive, then install windows on that and tell it to format it under NTFS.

MAJORhameed · 01-20-2006, 05:23 PM

please i want know,how can enter in to DOS. when i use WINDOWS xp.

Syphr · 01-20-2006, 05:26 PM

using a boot-disk, but it wont do you anygood, cause boot disks will only allow you to run a few utilities, from the disk.

your best solution is exactly what Geoff5093 suggested:

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with windows xp you dont need to use DOS to reformat. Simply put the windows xp cd in your computer, start up the computer, then it will take you into the setup. Then press "DELETE" when it shows your hard drive, then install windows on that and tell it to format it under NTFS.

suprasteve · 01-20-2006, 07:00 PM

you don't do anything with DOS in XP, you just don't alrighty?

krimson_king · 01-20-2006, 10:27 PM

exactly. DOS DOES NOTHING. READ THE REPLIES. THEY HELP.

**Praetor** · 01-23-2006, 11:34 AM

A step by step can be found here

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MAJORhameed New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: france/sarcelles Posts: 10	Dos please i want know,how can enter in to DOS. when i use WINDOWS xp.

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krimson_king Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: connecticut Age: 21 Posts: 466	exactly. DOS DOES NOTHING. READ THE REPLIES. THEY HELP. __________________ sí, señor.

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