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Reformat of C drive in Windows 98
aardvaak
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Could someone please remind me how to reformat The C drive in Windows 98
I have my Universal boot disc I think I have to wait for the a prompt then put C: then at the C prompt put C:Format space then enter.
Is this correct?
If not what should I do?
I have my Universal boot disc I think I have to wait for the a prompt then put C: then at the C prompt put C:Format space then enter.
Is this correct?
If not what should I do?
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Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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The command that I used to use was:-
format c:/s <enter>
But I've forgotten why the s is there (it's been a long time).
EDIT: I've googled it. The s makes it bootable.Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.0 -
/s copies the system files (command.com etc), so it can boot itselfEver get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:0
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/S copies the boot-sector, command.com and (I think) a couple of other files - not sure if it would work on C:\ as you'll have removed command.com with the format (MIGHT use an in-memory copy, but never tried it...).
[edit] if you're reformatting to do a "cold" install, you don't need the /S as the system files etc will be loaded from the CD.0 -
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all I always put was
format c:
that's it...:D
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I always use Format C:/q and then its done in about 10 seconds or less ready to load again
The /q is for Quick Format , and this is fine unless you suspect that you have a boot virus"INSIDE EVERY OLDIE IS A YOUNGSTER, WONDERING,"WHERE THE F*** DID LIFE GO?""0
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