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Help with stupid computer...
2004-03-16, 4:10 PM #1
...how can I re-format my computer? when I right click on my HD, I select "Format", but when I do, I get an error message saying, Cannot reformat because there are files currently being used by Windows. I shut/uninstalled everything I thought would be running, but it was all in vain. All I did was re-installed the stupid Windows ME, and all my crappy files are still there.

Please, I would like practical help here; not some quip about how "Windows sucks", or "Windows hates you". Just some help or advice please.

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2004-03-16, 4:22 PM #2
Start your computer with the command prompt, no Windows. Then
Code: 
format c:


and/or

Code: 
fdisk c:


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2004-03-16, 4:22 PM #3
If windows XP, it will format the drive itself if you follow the installation steps as if you were building a new comp... I can use more detail if you wish...

If Windows ME/9x (dunno about 2K) you need to make a boot disk, reboot the computer leaving the floppy in the drive, and when you get to the command prompt type "Format C:" without the quotes.

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[This message has been edited by FCTuner04 (edited March 16, 2004).]
2004-03-16, 6:18 PM #4
Thanks, FCTuner, my computer is now reformatted. And to top it off, everything is running at nominal speed, frame rates are back up, etc. 'Bout time too. It only took me almost 5 hours to get everything up again.

*whew*

Topic closed.

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I am a nobody, and nobody is perfect; therefore, I am perfect.

Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I've stayed alive.

[url="mailto:Bruintone@netscape.net"]mailto:Bruintone@netscape.net[/url]Bruintone@netscape.net</A>
Yahoo! Name : jedibruintone77
I am a nobody, and nobody is perfect; therefore, I am perfect.

Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I've stayed alive.

My Canada includes Beavers.
2004-03-16, 6:27 PM #5
Quote:
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Snake-Eyes:
Topic closed.</font>



Or is it?

Muwhahahahahah!
2004-03-16, 6:41 PM #6
Yes.

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