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How to format a computer and what are all the command keys for ms-dosprompt?
Name: Chris Date: December 28, 1999 at 10:40:39 Pacific
Comment:
Hello.
1. I want to know how to format a computer. 2. What are all the command keys for ms-dos
I just want to know more. Anyone who can help me would be most welcomed!! Thanks for having the time to read this message. Hope to hear from someone soon.
Name: Oleg Date: December 28, 1999 at 10:47:53 Pacific
Reply:
1.go to ms-dos prompt 2.type FORMAT C: press ENTER key you will be asked are you sure you wont format hard drive press Y then press ENTER. my E-Mail: oleg105@yahoo.com
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Response Number 2
Name: pgwe Date: December 28, 1999 at 14:35:08 Pacific
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Do not do a FORMAT C: unless you plan to restore your operating system from backup or from scratch.
If you really want to format your hard drive, go to drive makers website and download setup utilites. Manufacturer should provide full documentation on partitioning and formating with the utilities.
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Response Number 3
Name: Ronnie Ratt Date: December 28, 1999 at 17:04:04 Pacific
Reply:
G'day Chris, just look in the How To [advanced] section at this site,it should cover all you need to know.
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