That is correct that you can either get to the A: or C:.  From the A:\, just
type 
format c:
You will be asked if you want to format ( Y / N ).  Select Y and enter and
you are good to go.
Tim

-----Original Message-----
From: Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Venkat Viswanathan
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:31 PM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] My hard drive

Original post:-

<<<< Hello,
  I tried to reformat my hard drive using the instructions  I found  here
. I
made a boot disc, followed the instructions to the letter. Now  all I get
 is an
a: or a c: prompt. What do I do now??
  Paul Morris>>>.

Hi,

this is quite normal and means the boot disk is asking you for further co
mmands. but i am not clear how you are getting both a: & c:.
the C: prompt will come only if you type C: at the a: prompt.

anyway it appears you have patitioned the drive and so all that needs to 
be done is install the operating system you wish to have.

so insert the operating system cd in your cdrom drive and follow the inst
ructions on your screen.

hope this is clear if not post back.

good luck---Venkat

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