How to format NTFS disk on windows xp ?

Answer 1

Many ways ...even with the XP setup CD.
Here is a free alternative that offers more useful hard disk options & tools :

Partition Logic is a free hard disk partitioning and data management tool. It can create, delete, format, defragment, resize, and move partitions and modify their attributes.

http://partitionlogic.org.uk/

It boots from a CD or floppy disk and runs as a standalone system, independent of your regular operating system.

regards,
Philip T

Answer 2

If you're using a Windows Xp SP2


To create an MS-DOS startup disk
The MS-DOS startup disk you create will allow you to boot into MS-DOS.

Insert a floppy disk into your computer's floppy drive.
Open My Computer, and then click the floppy disk drive to select it.
On the File menu, point to the name of the floppy drive, and then click Format.
Under Format options, click Create an MS-DOS startup disk.
Click Start.

go to MD DOS then FORMAT