How do i format win 2000 pro ??

[rob]

Tried booting from a floppy.
Got to the A Prompt.
Typed in format c: but it said unable to format this
drive. ( or similar)
Tried doing it from dos prompt in run / cmd but it says
enter volume label which i dont know (tried nothing but
it says incorrect label)

Any ideas ??

Thanks

 

[Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]]

You need to wipe the partition and reinstall Windows 2000 from the CD if
your system BIOS supports booting from the CD.

You will receive more detailed and expert instructions if you post to a
windows 2000 news group.


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Milly Staples [MVP - Outlook]

Post all replies to the group to keep the discussion intact.


After searching google.groups.com and finding no answer:
rob <[email protected]> asked:
| Tried booting from a floppy.
| Got to the A Prompt.
| Typed in format c: but it said unable to format this
| drive. ( or similar)
| Tried doing it from dos prompt in run / cmd but it says
| enter volume label which i dont know (tried nothing but
| it says incorrect label)
|
| Any ideas ??
|
| Thanks

 

[Andrew]

If you need to format a second hard drive you can always right click on my computer>manage> disk managment > right click on the hard drive old, {have a drive letter}, new {unpartioned space} format on the new, delete volume on the old and then click format and follow the wizards steps.