How do i format windows 2000 pro?

[Dave]

Hi
I am trying to format my hard drive after picking up a
virus, but instead of going to start, shutdown, restart in
ms-dos, and then "format c:" like i have done in many
other operating systems, i cant get to ms-dos. I have
tried going through command prompt but that doesnt work...
because im already running windows! Any help would be
appreciated!

 

[Guest]

I pressume you are wanting to reinstall windows aswell if you are formatting drive C

Reboot your computer, with your windows 2000 CD in the CD-Rom drive. You will then be able to choose to format that drive before you install

Hope that helps

Andy

 

[Jongman]

Dave,

If you used the NTFS format for your hard drive you can't format the hard
drive from dos.
If you want to install WIN2000 you can do the following:
Restart your system.
Enter the BIOS.
Make the CD-rom the first boot device.
Save and close your BIOS. (the system will resart)
Press any key when prompt to boot from CD.
WIN2000 Set-up will start.
Start a new installation
When you need to choose a partion to install WIN2000 on, delete the old
partion.
Create a new partion
Choose a partion to Instal Win2000 on.
If this is a new or not formatted partion the set up will format it for you.

Follow the the instruction and finish the set-up.
Win2000 is installed on your system.

Regarts,
Jongman