Format my C:\ drive how to...Re build from scatch !

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Digs

120 posts

Master Geek

#7743 6-May-2006 12:17

i wish to clean all file off my computer, re install all OS and programs, Start from scatch.

I have forgotten how to get my computer to run in DOS mode so I can format me PC in NTFS format.

I have Windows 2000, upgrade from Win 98.

How do I reboot n DOS mode and run C:\Format c:

Whats the procedure, please advise ?

Jama

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Uber Geek
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#35080 6-May-2006 12:29

Put your original Win2000 CD into the drive. Reboot computer. Check the BIOS to make sure your CD drive is set to boot on start up

Digs

120 posts

Master Geek

#35083 6-May-2006 12:42

I did this, but it does not seam to give me the option to format the C: drive

What have I missed ?

I have Win 2000 upgrade disk, an it runs off and finds a previous version of Windows, so some how I have to get rid of the previous version on the c: drive ( I have win 98 Cd still so i am covered ).

Digs

120 posts

Master Geek

#35085 6-May-2006 12:50

thx I found it, boot from CD to win 2000 disks was the trick