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format command for my version ofDOS

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typing format c:\ doesnt just work.do i need another command to order my pc to format my c drive form DOS.i feel it has to do with my versionof dos.t/y for your help.A.R.

Name: wizard-fred
Date: July 2, 2004 at 15:22:47 Pacific

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Command is FORMAT C: What version of DOS? What error messages?

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i dont know the version of dos. how do i find out which one it is?.th respond to typing format c: or format.exe is incorrect fiel name or bad command.

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Name: wizard-fred
Date: July 2, 2004 at 23:31:26 Pacific

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If you get incorrect file name or bad command then the FORMAT progran is not on your boot floppy. The command for version is VER Do a directory listing to find what programs are available. DIR

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