format hard disk

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Trying to format disk to eradicate several errors,however XP suggests that a program is accessing disk and will not allow formatting of disk.Have tried shutting down system and only using "My Computer" but same message appears.
 
Formatting will not only eradicate errors, it will eradicate ALL data on your drive. Formatting is usually only don
when a clean install is desired, and is done when booting from the install disk. Without knowing what errors you wish to
correct, it is hard for anyone to advise you on a course of action, other than using System Restore or the Repair utility
available when booting from the install disk
Jeff

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Trying to format disk to eradicate several errors,however XP suggests that a program is accessing disk and will not allow formatting of disk.Have tried shutting down system and only using "My Computer" but same message appears.
 
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