Tried several times but message allways the same.
2007-02-02 08:10:35 · 7 answers · asked by DAVID i 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
yup. You will have to boot to DOS or Linux from your floppy or cd drive and destroy the partition table, then rebuild a partition table and format the disk.
Why do you want to format? If changing o/s, then the new o/s install disk should take care of that. If reinstalling windows, then just do it. No need to reformat.
2007-02-02 08:14:30 · answer #1 · answered by credo quia est absurdum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fdisk has to match the OS you're running (Win98, Dos etc) The best way to do this is to run Format from the Windows Setup on the Windows CD.
2007-02-02 08:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by Marvinator 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have more format for hdd in the pc
fat /fat32 / ntfs .linux / nowell netware and more
usally win 95/ 98 useage fat32 and win xp /2000/2003 usage ntfs
fdisk can not support ntfs and linux and netware
usage 3rd party tools for modifying and changing format
same as partion magic , system commander and boot magic
with partion magic you can reformat and resize partion withot lost your data
sometimes some bios have a boot protection utility with this case bios not allowd writing on the boot area in your hdd
format and fdisk need for writing toboot area
please check and diable this option on system bios configuration
regard
2007-02-02 08:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by rezazandieh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
initiate the laptop and enter the BIOS setup software. Use the concepts there to revert the BIOS to the production facility settings or, in case you have that determination, load the failsafe settings. in case you may no longer try this (no such concepts), turn off your laptop, open the case and, using the motherboard's person instruction manual, come across the "Erase CMOS" jumper. positioned that jumper on the "Erase" place for a couple of minutes, then positioned it back on the "commonly used" place lower back. close the case and initiate the laptop. once you have it booting exact, use the BIOS setup software to alter the settings as you go with for. do no longer substitute something in case you do no longer somewhat might desire to (i.e. a gadget isn't working). whilst each little thing's working wonderful, use the "abode windows" installation CD as nicely the laptop and initiate the setup for "abode windows".
2016-12-16 19:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot with the Winxp disc. When you reinstall windows it will give you the option to reformat the drive. This is the way you do it with xp.
2007-02-02 08:13:41 · answer #5 · answered by martin h 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it sounds to me like you do not have the right disk for that computer. the only thing i can suggest is to take the computer to a computer store, if i have problems with mine i take mine to the geek squad. they are not cheep but they do a good job.
2007-02-02 08:16:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Search for a Product called Super Fdisk
As in this one: http://www.ptdd.com/manual2.htm
Tells you how to, and where to get the files for work from
2007-02-02 08:12:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mictlan_KISS 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋