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Format hard disk
How do I format my hard disk. I have tried right clicking
it and choosing "format". I get a dialogue box that tells me that I can't format the disk because programs are in use. I have tried using the (control)(Alt)(del) to shut down all running programs. I still get the same dialogue box. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Al |
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On Wed, 30 Jun 2004 04:49:49 GMT,"Al" penned
this whopper in microsoft.public.windowsme.general How do I format my hard disk. I have tried right clicking it and choosing "format". I get a dialogue box that tells me that I can't format the disk because programs are in use. I have tried using the (control)(Alt)(del) to shut down all running programs. I still get the same dialogue box. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Al You need to use a boot floppy; a disk that is in use with the OS can not be formatted. HTH. -- "Time will bring to light whatever is hidden; it will cover up and conceal what is now shining in splendor." Horace (65 - 8 BC); Roman poet. Mike |
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"Al" wrote in message ... How do I format my hard disk. I have tried right clicking it and choosing "format". I get a dialogue box that tells me that I can't format the disk because programs are in use. I have tried using the (control)(Alt)(del) to shut down all running programs. I still get the same dialogue box. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Al You can't replace a doormat while you are still standing on it. Reboot the system with your start diskette and from the dos prompt type format /?. |
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Why are you formatting your disk ?
Rick Al wrote: How do I format my hard disk. I have tried right clicking it and choosing "format". I get a dialogue box that tells me that I can't format the disk because programs are in use. I have tried using the (control)(Alt)(del) to shut down all running programs. I still get the same dialogue box. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Al |
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"Al" wrote in message
... How do I format my hard disk. I have tried right clicking it and choosing "format". I get a dialogue box that tells me that I can't format the disk because programs are in use. I have tried using the (control)(Alt)(del) to shut down all running programs. I still get the same dialogue box. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Al Isn't reformatting your hard drive being a bit drastic? Regards Mike. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.712 / Virus Database: 468 - Release Date: 27-Jun-2004 |
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