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Is the harddrive clean, in regard to virus infections, if you use format c: command from a boot-disc. Does Win98 leave system files on a formatted drive.
Name: Bill McMinn Date: May 7, 2002 at 05:23:38 Pacific
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format C: won't by it's self won't leave system files on your hard drive. If you want system files so you can boot to a C: prompt you have to type in format C: /s
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Response Number 2
Name: Dave357 Date: May 7, 2002 at 16:53:54 Pacific
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Viruses (virii?) often have a nasty habit of hiding in the boot sector of the harddrive. The FORMAT command won't clear the Master Boot Record. To clear this, type:
fdisk /mbr (ENTER)
This, combined with the format command should leave the HD virus-free.
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