Sorry - an incomplete copy got mailed prematurely - here is the full version: Hi I am trying to reformat my c drive - have done it before but having problems. Here is what i am doing: 1. start with boot disk in a drive and come to a:\ 2. type in "format c: /s" 3. I get "bad command or file name message" 4. same result using c:\ 5. same result using "format c:" command I also tried starting in Windows and switching to dos but when I put in the "format c:" command i get the following message: Drive c: is currently in use by another process. Aborting format. I have nothing on this system except Windows 95 ( upgrading to 98) - no programs at all. When I hit alt, contrl, del there is nothing running except Explorer Thanks for any help, Wally B 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://freepctech.com