Format C: ? XP says " No Can Do"

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Rick Webb

Hi,
I've just bought a second computer so that we can email, surf, and
everything else with it. My other computer is now a full-on Audio Work
Station. I would like to format the C Drive(on the Audio Work Station). I
have that Hard Drive partitioned into C and D. Windows is sitting on the C
Drive. I also have some other stuff(not important stuff) on the C Drive, but
am willing to lose it with the format. I've tried several ways to format the
drive but XP won't let me.
How do I go about doing this ? Being that it is solely dedicated for Audio
now it is important that I wipe the underlying stuff out.

Thanks
 
Rick;
You can not format your C drive from within Windows.

These directions will format and reinstall Windows XP.
Clean Installation
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Disconnect network/modem cable.
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
If you are installing using Windows XP Upgrade, insert qualifying
media in Step 4b.
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

Enable or install firewall BEFORE connecting network cable.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Windows Updates:
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.
 
Jupiter --- You are out of this world !
Thank You for the Info- My machine is responding just as you said...
Much Appreciated

Rick :-)
 
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