Ruth, do you have the file sys.com copied to your boot floppy? I am trying to format a hard drive and I do the following after booting from the A drive and getting an A:. I type format c: /s and get "Bad command or file name." Do you have any suggestions? P.S. I have a copy of your instructions "Guide to Formating a Hard Drive." The NOSPIN Group provides a monthly newsletter with great tips, information and ideas: NOSPIN-L, The NOSPIN Magazine Visit our web site to signup: http://nospin.com