Format help

[Anarax]

Hello! I am trying to format my pc so that I can install XP Pro.
It currently has Advanced Server 2003.
I do need this since it is way too powerful.
I created a DOS disk and when I try to format c: /s, I get the message that there is insufficient memory ro load system files. I checked config.sys and:
device=himem.sys is the first line.
I then tried format c: (with no /s switch) and got this message:
Invalid device parameters from device driver
So, I tried FDISK (to create a DOS partition)and I get this message:
No space to create a DOS partition.

Ugh.
Any advice?

 

[Marcs41]

so simple, boot with the XP cd , delete the partitions, create a new one and install. done.

Marc
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[linney]

HOW TO: Partition and Format a Hard Disk in Windows XP (Q313348)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q313/3/48.asp

Read the paragraph,
"How to Partition and Format Your Hard Disk by Using Windows XP Setup."


For more help (shows enlargeable screenshots) go here.

http://www.blackviper.com/Articles/OS/InstallXPPro/installxppro1.htm