Can't format - drive in use

[Allan M.]

Every attempt to format my primary drive fails because I
receive a drive in use or access denied message. I am
logged on as an admin. Tried forcing a dismount using
the format /x command and other utilities.

Any ideas would be appreciated and might reward you with
a cool T-shirt

Thanks
Allan M

 

[Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)]

Of course it in use! You're using the operating system, aren't you! You
can't pull the carpet from beneath your feet while you are standing on it.

Format the correct way - during the install of the operating system - after
booting up from the Windows XP CD!

 

[Allan]

So Crusty, I have a Sobe T-Shirt, a Sacramento Kings T-
Shirt or a strange looking MAD Mag T-Shirt. Which one
and where do I ship. Exactly the info I needed.
Formatted the hard drive the right way. Thanks
Allan

 

[Crusty \(-: Old B@stard :-\)]

Did you even read the part about booting from the Windows XP CD?

Didn't think so! If you can read and follow instructions, it is quite clear
when they ask you if you want to format.