how do I format windows 2000 server?

Hi rutgermons,

you will need to boot off your windows cd and do it that way - its fairly basic as soon as you boot

Cheers!

yes but I want to completely format the pc

I did that and all the data remained

did you choose format or repair   when you choose to install windows it will give you the option to format

if you have additional partitions then you can format them from computer management after the upgrade

how,I did something wrong

setup windows 2003 server along with 2000 server,i would like to format everything and have no data and start from scratch

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if your installs are on one disk

boot off your cd   select setup windows - it will find a previous install - press esc - delete partitions using the commands shows - create one big partition - install windows on it

That is exactly right. All you need is any Windows 2000, XP or Server 2003 CD.

For example I have a Windows XP Pro disc here. When I boot from it and press enter instead of R for repair, the disc searches for previous installs of Windows. Press Esc to avoid the repair and then delete all the partitions. Once deleted, you can create and format a whole partition.

If this doesn't work then I suspect you have a disc fault or motherboard fault.

ok,I am trying to delete the partition but it tells me the partition contains temporary setup files that are required to complete the installation and is unable to perform

what must I do now?

is confusing

If deleting the patitions is still not possible then try downloading a boot disc (back to the days of floppies). You can find a Windows 98SE one on www.bootdisk.com. Download it and create a floppy disc, then use FDISK to remove the partitions create a single big one. Now just use format C: to format the disc.

glad it helped my friend   im off to bed but give me a hoi in the morning if you get stuck :)