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Pragma · 08-03-2003, 12:54 PM

Why did you format the new harddrive using the XP CD? I'd have said just plug it in, boot into Windows, and format it there.

I'd recommend booting up with a DOS or UNIX boot disk and completely wipe the new drive, then boot into Windows again.

08-03-2003, 12:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Pragma I am Winter Born Location: Alexandria, VA	Why did you format the new harddrive using the XP CD? I'd have said just plug it in, boot into Windows, and format it there. I'd recommend booting up with a DOS or UNIX boot disk and completely wipe the new drive, then boot into Windows again. __________________ Eat antimatter, Posleen-boy!