I go to Command Prompt, type "format c:", "Y" yes proceed with the format, and now it says "Format cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Format may run if this volume is dismounted first. ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. Would you like to force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N)"
What are "opened handles" and what is dismounting?
How can I format my hard drive?
I have a Dell Inspiron 5100 Notebook computer, and have here two CDs that came with the computer (I am not sure if there are any more "important" ones laying around somewhere). One is the Application CD, the other is the Drivers, Utilities, and Applications CD. Which one has the XP Operating System in it? Is it in a different CD do you think?
2006-10-02
07:23:27
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