Can't format??

[Doug]

i am trying to format my hard drive. I get to the dos
prompt and enter Format C: then it prompts me to put in
HP_PAVILION, then it tells me if i would like to force a
dismount on this volume, i type yes. Then tells me Cannot
lock the drive. The volume is still in use. What give and
what is the volume still in use. I just want to format my
drive and thro the CD back in and reload XP?? Any help
would be more than welcomed> Thanks.

 

[Jeffrey Struyk - MVP]

i am trying to format my hard drive. I get to the dos
prompt and enter Format C: then it prompts me to put in
HP_PAVILION, then it tells me if i would like to force a
dismount on this volume, i type yes. Then tells me Cannot
lock the drive. The volume is still in use. What give and
what is the volume still in use. I just want to format my
drive and thro the CD back in and reload XP?? Any help
would be more than welcomed> Thanks.

Make sure your system is set up to boot from a CD. If it doesn't
already, check your BIOS settings and make the appropriate change.

Once that's done, boot with the Windows XP CD. It will take you
through a menu driven process where it will manage your partitions,
format and install the operating system.

Here's a more detailed article on the subject:

http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/02october07.asp

 

[S.Sengupta]

Hi Doug!
please go through these two :-
1]Clean Install Windows XP
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
2]Performing a Clean Install of Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/02october07.asp
regards/
ssg MS-MVP
pronetworks.org

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

You cannot format the drive housing the system from a command prompt. You
need to follow HP's recommended steps for formatting and reinstalling your
system. They vary greatly from those used for a retail WInXP installation.
Check your product documentation for the proper steps.

Incidentally, why are you trying to format? It may not be necessary.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[Guest]

I have a pile of virus's and 2 trojan horses and tring to
also start fresh, new to formating and having
dificulty...:-( not to sure what i am doing.

 

[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Why not use your AV program to clean the damage? Formatting and clean
installing is a very drastic measure to take.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone