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Need to downgrade from Server 2003

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I was given a Sony Vaio for work purposes and it's loaded with Server 2003. I'd like to format the disk and install Win2K or XP. If I try to do a format, I receive "System Partition is not allowed to be formatted." I have Administrator rights,but can't get around this. What can I do to get around this, or should I just order a set of Recovery CDs. There's nothing on this notebook that I need to save. Thanks in advance.

Name: heropsycho2177
Date: February 25, 2006 at 12:35:48 Pacific

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Boot off the XP CD, and kill the partition, recreate it, and then format. Corn chips are no place for a mighty warrior!

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Name: Dirty_Sanchez
Date: February 27, 2006 at 12:40:03 Pacific

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You cannot format the system partition from WITHIN windows!

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