On around Tue, 11 Dec 2001 14:39:21 -0500, Tom Lee <[log in to unmask]> posted
this message in news:internal.mailing-list.computers.pc-build . . .

> After using ScanDisk, the report shows my hard drive had 1 bad
> cluster.  since something was wrong with my WIn98 OS, so I am
> thinking to format C: and re-install Win98.
> 
> I use win98 boot disk to start computer and when give FORMAT C: /S
> command at the dos prompt, it says INSUFFICIENT MEMORY.
> 
> What can be donw to fix the problem?


Perhaps this would be of some use:

http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000230.htm

This issue can be caused by one of the following reasons:

     - Hard disk drive has no room to place system files or to
       backup data on hard disk drive incase the drive needs to
       be unformatted.

     - Master boot record is corrupted.

     - Partitions are corrupted or missing.

     - Hard disk drive is bad.


Check the link for solutions:
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch000230.htm

(Didn't want to post complete page here.  I figured it was bad form.)

Ethan

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