someone please tell me how to reformat my C: drive?
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Better follow above procedure or insert a bootabel Windows98 CD boot with CD , and start computer with CD rom support.\nformat c drieve FORMAT/S C:\nthsi will format your c: drive , now your computer wont boot.\ninsert bootable XP CD-ROM and follow the instructions, bettet to go with option... 'Format this drive and continue with installation' this will reformat and install a fresh copy of Window. hope it works.\nGUD LUCK..........B HAPPY !
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Easy use Killdisk wipe just the C partition.  Then let Windows setup format it in NTFS and prceed with Install.see sources
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Just reformat it as you would any device, plug it in, go to my computer, right click on it and format!
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At this point I would repartition, reformat and re-install.  This will erase everything.\n\nIf you are running XP, insert the XP disc and reboot the computer.  When the setup program runs, you can delete the existing partitions and make a new one.\n\nYou can find instructions here:  http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313348
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Just plug in your external hard drive, and start My Computer.  If the hard drive is properly formatted and partitioned, then it should show the drive with a new letter on the same place you will see your "C" drive.\n\nIf it does not show up then you will have to initialise the disk and format the disk for you to begin using it.\n\nAssuming everything is fine, simply drag and drop files into the new drive.  It maybe sensible to create folder and organise your data.\n\nSimply, right click on one of the files/mp3 etc and choose Open or to be more specific choose Open with and select the appropriate program.\n\nAlso before powering down your external hard drive or your computer, remember to disconnect the external drive safely on Windows.  On the System Tray, where your time shows on the bottom right hand corner.  There is an icon if you hover the mouse over it says "Remove Safely" or "Remove Hardware Safely".  Click on this and it will display the devices that are currntly connected.  Click on the entry related to the external hard drive.  If you do not do this, the hard drive can get corrupted.\n\nI lost about 40Gb worth of data by not doing this in a moment of madness.\n\nHope this is helpful.
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... go into ur C: drive ... tools/folderoptions/view ... show protected system files .. open ur boot.ini ... go to its properties and uncheck read-only ... edit out the entry of the OS u dont want, save exit recheck readonly... delete the OSs' folders off the system or format the drive its on ...
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Reformat and reload you hard drive.\n\nCoach
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Try getting QTParted instead. The program is very simple to use.\nAs always, back up everything before you mess with your partitions.
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What OS are u running? \nDo u care about data C:  HD holds?\nNO : Reinstall windows, while installation u'll set C disk size.\nYes : DO NOT OPERATE WITHIN WINDOWS.\nU should be looking for 3_rd party software.\nI'm running and Acronis Diks Director.\nAnd recommend it to u.
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all you have to do is hook it up to your computer through the usb port and open up the settings menu and reformat option should be there. Make sure you use the right setting while you reformat it.
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Dear Friend,\nYou first need to formate the entire disk.\nThen Boot your Computer using windows CD.\nThen there is a Software Segate Disk Manager. Run it. Follow the instructions. \nThere Comes a software with the Windows OS CD F-Disk.\nIt will also do but will take time.
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I'm assuming you've already installed the drivers and whatnot.\n\n1. Open My Computer\n\n2. Right-click on the Maxtor drive's icon\n\n3. Choose Format ...
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the only way is to do a complete reformat of your hard drive and relaod windows XP
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Don't listen to the answers below mine.\n\nFormat your hard drive.
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If you want to start over then just reformat the drive and reinstall Win XP
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Delete or reformat the partition that it is in.
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sounds like you have PC Alzheimers    reformat the hard drive and  start over.   C:/format   from the  command prompt