Computer Help.

How would I make windows xp go into Ms-Dos mode so i can format my hard drive?

If not, how would i format my hard drive with windows xp.

When I run the command Prompt and then type:


C:\Document and Files.......>cd c: (inorder to get into the c drive directory....)
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C:\>format c:
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>>>Response i get: <<<
Do you wish to format this drive etc etc....

Y/N: Y(es)

Unable to format, and something about drive is in use, do you wish to force dismount:

Y/N: Y(es)

Cannot lock drive. Volume is still in use.

After browsign around I only saw that I have to have a MS-DOS boot up disk inorder to do this, But is there another way?

(Currently using 6 floppys inorder to use a boot up disc after format. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img] Dont really got more....)

you can use your WindowsXP disk, as it can partition and format, but set your boot drive in your bios to cd rom.

i don't have a floppy drive, as i didn't buy one for my comp and i took it out of my old comp, so this is the way i use.

to get to your bios press the key it tells you to press upon start up to get there.