Can I Format Hard Drives without a Disc?

D.K.

superscaper wrote: »

Every BIOS menu is slightly different but you should see a "boot sequence" somewhere. You should be able to exit with saving. If you can't, it sounds a bit strange to me.

Yes, found it but now I get "Boot Failed"!....won't give up though
Cheers,
D.

D.K.

Hi Folks,

Just to say the floppy was the problem. I downloaded Eraser which had the option to download dban onto a floppy,and this one worked!!
Many thanks for all your help....this will also be very useful in the future.

Anybody want an old PC?
Thanks again
D.

BritBrat

Anybody want an old PC?

Do not bin it, someone will be able to make use of it.

I would have it but OH would tell me off for having even more computer bits.

superscaper

D.K. wrote: »

Anybody want an old PC?

:rotfl: Took me ages to get rid of my last old one. Difficult to get shut of aren't they? Maybe try freecycle or your local classifieds or even charity shop. Anything else won't be worth it.

spud17

I don't think charity shops are allowed to take electrical goods due to H&S concerns.
e.g. Who is responsible for saying an appliance is safe?

superscaper

http://www.itforcharities.co.uk/donorinf.htm

D.K.

I've been on freecycle and someone is coming this afternoon to pick it up. I've also got rid of other bits easily this way.
Don't worry, I hate waste too!!

spud17

Superscaper
Many shops have a notice in the window saying "We do not take electrical goods".
The reason is goods have to be tested, not all shops are able/can't be bothered with the hassle.

Last paragraph,
http://www.fundraising.co.uk/news.php?id=5386

How can I make a donation to a charity shop?
http://www.charityshops.org.uk/faqs.html#funds%20raised

OK, SS, I accept SOME can take electrical goods,

superscaper

spud17 wrote: »

OK, SS, I accept SOME can take electrical goods,

All our local ones do. Can't say more than that really.

spud17

I want the last word.