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problems reformatting
Hi, I am trying to reformat my computer and have managed to reformat the D drive, but it will not allow me to reformat the C drive, a message comes up saying "Windows cannot format this drive. Quit any disk utilities or other programs that are using this drive, and make sure that no window is displaying the contents of the drive. Then try formatting again."
As far as I am aware, there are no other utilities etc open - however, we have been having problems with processes running in the background (which shouldnt be). Could these be affecting the format option? We have tried spyware, adaware and virus check. Not sure what else to do, any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Dimension 4600P4 with HT technology 3.0GHz 800fsb
Win XP SP1
128MB DDR NVidia GeForce FX5200
Hard Drive 2X80 GB (160GB)
512MB DDR400 Dual Chanel Memory (2X256)
Creative Labs SB live 5,1 Sound Card
IIOMEGA CDDVD 522416EC-USB DRIVE
TEAC DVD+RW DV W58E
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Denny Denham
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OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer. An OEM version of an operating system is one which is provided along with a computer, as opposed to a retail version which is for sale separately. Dell copies of XP are preactivated (again, in the US, I can't speak for the UK) and should not prompt for a Product ID.
(msgale--Didn't mean to jump in, but I checked to make sure you were offline before sticking my horn in.)
msgale
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July 25th, 2005 20:00
mahjongg
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July 25th, 2005 20:00
So, where does that leave me. Am I preactivated? Will look on comp tomorrow to see if i can find a code. If i am preactiveated, why cant I reformat my C drive? Tks peeps for your time and interest.
PS. I have loaded the operating system disc and it prompts for the code.
Message Edited by mahjongg on 07-25-2005 04:12 PM
mahjongg
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July 31st, 2005 09:00
I have found the code and printed off how to reinstall win XP so thanks and if all goes well I will post another reply later....
Thanks for your help.....
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July 31st, 2005 18:00
JRosenfeld
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July 31st, 2005 18:00