Formatting Your Hard Disk
To remove all partitions use the FDISK command prior to FORMAT.
NEW HDD - You can use your hard disk, only after you format it.
Existing HDD - All data will be lost by executing a FORMAT.
Format as follows:
1. Boot computer into W98se using your Boot Disk. (
www.bootdisk.com)
2. At the "A" prompt (A:\) type the following:
format c: /U /C /S (assuming C:\ is the assigned drive letter)
Command Legend:
/U= Unconditional Format - ignores deleted cluster fragments
/C= Re-tests currently marked bad clusters for recovery
/S= Transfers necessary system files so disk can boot
3. Type "Y" for yes, press Enter to proceed with format.
4. Once format is complete, type a volume label if you want one and press ENTER.
(Note: Volume Label can be like 020101 for the date, or "Basic" for the type partition, or
"DC" initials installer, or "Music" type data)
good computing,
don
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Can I reformat a computer that has windows 2000 and then
install windows 98 instead?
Thanks
