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November 28th, 2006 08:00

Cannot reformat the disk

I have a Dell Dimension 4500, Pentium 4, 2.4Ghz, 256Mb RAM, XP Home.
I want to re-install XP with re-formating.

When I reach the point of specifying S for suppressing the partition, the procedure says I cannot because it uses it for the current installation.
How can I reformat my disk ?
and/or
How can I re-format the disk outside the XP installation procedure ?
Doing format c: /s with the command line ? Is it the correct syntax ?

thanks for your help
Jeff330

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November 28th, 2006 09:00

Restart your machine and hit F2.  Look for something named Boot Sequence and make sure your CD/DVD drive is listed first.  Save and Exit.  Place the Disc in the tray and reboot and follow these instructions:


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