How Do I format in DOS?

[omarBMX]

I use a Windows ME CD to boot to DOS because I want to format my hard drive. However, when I type "format c:" it does not recognize the command it says invalid command or something. So how do I format my hard drive in DOS? Thanks.

 

[spanky]

what is ur path when u type in "format c:"? try changing into the folder with the cab files first.

 

[omarBMX]

I just type it when I'm in "c:\" Should I make a Win98 boot disk? Does that have a format application?

 

[SemperFi]

You need to be in where the file is. If you have format.exe on the floppy you should be in A:. If it is on the cd you should be in D: or whatever letter it gets assigned. Then type in format C:.

If ME is like 98, format is not on the floppy of cd. The startup creates a ramdrive and format is in there. You will have to watch during bootup to catch the drive letter of the ramdrive. Usually after the last hard drive and before the cd.

Hope this helps

Semper Fi

 

[hamburglar]

format c: /s
where c is the drive
and /s is to format with system files (it includes command.com)