reformatting windows 2k pro

[Josh]

Anyone know how to reformat Windows 2k pro? It wont let
me restart in MS-DOS mode because that feature is missing
in the shutdown computer window. i tried to reformat
using command.com in my system folder but that doesnt work
either. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[DL]

use installation disk, boot from cd, this option may have to be enabled in
bios

 

[Dave Patrick]

To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000
CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute
makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the
prompts.

When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.

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Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
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| Anyone know how to reformat Windows 2k pro? It wont let
| me restart in MS-DOS mode because that feature is missing
| in the shutdown computer window. i tried to reformat
| using command.com in my system folder but that doesnt work
| either. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Simply boot from the Win2K installation CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and/or format the system partition as
part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the
order of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)


Bruce Chambers
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