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Need Help Formatting Hard Drive!
Hi,
I am attemptin to format the hard drive of my Dell Dimension 8200 running Windows XP. I am using the Dell diagnostics floppy that I downloaded from the site. I insert the floppy, start up, select 'install ICE CD-ROM drivers' or something like that, and type 'format c:' the respnonse is 'cannot format a network drive'. I am not on a network. Is there another way I can format or make it so that this message does not appear?
Thanks,
Will
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December 27th, 2003 17:00
shesagordie
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December 27th, 2003 20:00
Will_S.
You format the C: drive by reinstalling the XP operating system and instructions for this are here,
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
The following article, that's specific to the D/8200 may help,
http://support.dell.com/us/en/kb/document.asp?DN=1066312
Prior to installing, make the CD/ROM the first boot device and remember to disconnect all external peripherals
from the computer, except the keyboard and mouse.
While installing, delete exsisting partitions (Paragraph 5) when you are prompted,then remake and format
them (Paragraphs 6&7), followed by installing XP.
You will have to reload the drivers and applications. etc which should be on the CDs sent with the computer and you will need to download and install the MicroSoft Critical Updates, plus any other updates you deem necessary, after installation.
Bev.
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December 29th, 2003 23:00
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December 29th, 2003 23:00