Formatting NTFS from DOS

#1 belveder

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Posted 08 December 2004 - 03:02 AM

Hi, can someone please tell me a way of formatting my C partition (NTFS) that I have XP Pro on from DOS. I have noticed that using the XP disk doesn't do a thorough job and sometimes leaves bugs behind that caused the format in the first place.

I have tried using the Partition Magic floppy disk method but it didn't work, it took about 10 seconds to format the 20 gigs which just isn't right.

Any advice appreciated

Thankyou

#2 jmmijo

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Posted 08 December 2004 - 03:12 AM

Originally posted by belveder:

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....I have tried using the Partition Magic floppy disk method but it didn't work, it took about 10 seconds to format the 20 gigs which just isn't right.

Any advice appreciated

Thankyou

Actually PM is the best tool for this job, however by default, PM uses the Quick Format option. Go into the File menu and select Preferences. There should be a checkbox that reads something like Sector by Sector Check/Format. Just uncheck this box and clear the partition then try it again and it should take about 30-45 minutes to complete.