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Hey, i need to format my Laptop. Could anyone tell me a way to do this. Im installing a older version of XP and it wont let me just install it. So i need to format it manually lol.

Cheers. CJ

I believe the cd of every xp installation comes with a simple auto format program, but if that one doesn't work I suggest either a Linux live CD or a windows98 boot flop

EDIT: and Please don't double post, there is an edit button!

Yeah ive tried booting from Cd but it wont, and ive tried it through comand prompt but not 100% sure what to type in CP.

Sorry for double post.

using command prompt while running the operating system you want to delete won't work

Like I said, or boot with a linux live cd and use cfdisk or something or use a windows98 boot floppy and use format.

To get to know how to use it type /? as a command, then you will get the explanation.

ex: format /?

but if you want to format your c drive an easy way is just:

format C: /Q

That will format your C drive...

If you have a XP CD, you can easily format (but you can't format if you inserted the cd and run it on Windows). When you are booting, select booting from CD (Usually F12 or something like that) and then it will ask for licence&agreements and after that, it will prompt you to format.

Make sure your BIOS is set to Boot from CD first

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Originally posted by Animal
Make sure your BIOS is set to Boot from CD first

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Follow the instructions from this page.

I found that it was very helpful when I formatted my PC for the first time

Cheers guys, will try it in the morning. One problem, i knew i could do it by booting from CD but it doesnt give me that option. Maybe its because im trying to do it with a laptop? i dont know lol

No, thats not the problem. I have formatted laptops with no problem.

Oh right ok, ill give it a go tomorrow. But what i was wondering really is there any other way than boot from CD that i can format it?