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Old 02-06-2007, 05:35 PM
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formatting HD??

I have an older PC (PII 400) running windows 98 that I would like to install
XP home on so I can network with my newer computer running xp.

I am trying to format the HD so I can install XP but when I type "format:c"
at the A prompt, I get the message "required parameter missing".

What am I doing wrong? Am I going about this the right way; cleaning the HD
by formatting it then installing XP (from my newer computer)? Do I need to
buy upgrade software for 98 to XP? I have saved anything I want to from the
old computer.

Thanks for your help in advance.

Rob


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Re: formatting HD??

designo@comcast.net wrote:
> I have an older PC (PII 400) running windows 98 that I would like to install
> XP home on so I can network with my newer computer running xp.
>
> I am trying to format the HD so I can install XP but when I type "format:c"
> at the A prompt, I get the message "required parameter missing".
>
> What am I doing wrong? Am I going about this the right way; cleaning the HD
> by formatting it then installing XP (from my newer computer)? Do I need to
> buy upgrade software for 98 to XP? I have saved anything I want to from the
> old computer.
>
> Thanks for your help in advance.
>
> Rob
>
>


The correct syntax for the format comand is

FORMAT C:

It is possible to do a 98-to-XP upgrade.

You might want to read this
http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=313348
before starting a format,MS points out the importance of verifying your
hardware is supported by XP.

The XP setup provides the ability to format and partition your hard
drive. XP needs to be registered, so you might have to buy a copy.
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