Format C: ? XP says " No Can Do"

> Rick;
> You can not format your C drive from within Windows.
>
> These directions will format and reinstall Windows XP.
> Clean Installation
> Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
> Disconnect network/modem cable.
> Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
> Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
> At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
> prompts for a Clean installation:
> http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_sg_clean.asp
> If you are installing using Windows XP Upgrade, insert qualifying
> media in Step 4b.
> Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
> hard drive.
> Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
> All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.
>
> Enable or install firewall BEFORE connecting network cable.
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673
>
> Install ALL Critical Windows Updates:
> Start/All Programs/Windows Update
>
> After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.
>
> If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
> may not apply.
> Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
> details.
>
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> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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>
> "Rick Webb" <drliquid@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:%230EC3tdwDHA.3536@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...

> > Hi,
> > I've just bought a second computer so that we can email, surf, and
> > everything else with it. My other computer is now a full-on Audio

> Work

> > Station. I would like to format the C Drive(on the Audio Work

> Station). I

> > have that Hard Drive partitioned into C and D. Windows is sitting on

> the C

> > Drive. I also have some other stuff(not important stuff) on the C

> Drive, but

> > am willing to lose it with the format. I've tried several ways to

> format the

> > drive but XP won't let me.
> > How do I go about doing this ? Being that it is solely dedicated for

> Audio

> > now it is important that I wipe the underlying stuff out.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >

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