fdisk problem

tuten · 07-17-2004, 01:22 PM

i got a computer from a company and they still had win 2000 installed on it but i cannont log on cause of password so i tried to fdisk with a 98 boot disk but it comes up with error of "bad command or file name". so i dont know what to do.

greyknight17 · 07-17-2004, 02:50 PM

What are you trying to do here? Are you trying to install Windows 98 or Windows XP? If you are trying to install XP, boot from the XP CD and let it load. Then choose to do a clean install. Format the old (win2000) partition and then install XP on it.

tuten · 07-17-2004, 03:19 PM

win 2000 is installed on there but i cant get access so i want to fdisk it with using 98 boot disk but it comes up with "bad command or file name". but after i get rid of everything i will install with different operating system most likey 98

charliep1 · 07-18-2004, 07:11 AM

Are you booting up with the bootdisk and getting a "A:" prompt?

If so what command and syntax are you using?

Been a long time since I messed with Fdisk, but if memory serves you should be entering "Fdisk" without the quotes at the prompt.
Charlie

07-18-2004, 06:30 PM

It would be a good idea to write zeros to the drive before installing another OS.

What make is the hard drive?

theduck · 07-19-2004, 08:17 AM

When you get to DOS Prompt, make sure the C: drive is active and try

format c:

Every time I've formatted before reinstalling windows I've done it that way with no problams at all

07-17-2004, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
tuten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6 OS: 2000	fdisk problem i got a computer from a company and they still had win 2000 installed on it but i cannont log on cause of password so i tried to fdisk with a 98 boot disk but it comes up with error of "bad command or file name". so i dont know what to do.

07-17-2004, 02:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
greyknight17 Analyst, Security Team Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York Posts: 14,331 OS: Windows 98 & Windows XP Home/Pro My System	What are you trying to do here? Are you trying to install Windows 98 or Windows XP? If you are trying to install XP, boot from the XP CD and let it load. Then choose to do a clean install. Format the old (win2000) partition and then install XP on it. __________________ Please do NOT PM me. Post whatever questions you may have in the forum and we will take a look at it when we get to it. If you have waited for more than 3 days, you may then and ONLY then PM me for assistance. I will take a look at it. Adaware :: CWShredder :: HijackThis :: Panda ActiveScan :: Spybot S&D Anti-Spyware Tutorial :: Spyware Prevention Tools

07-17-2004, 03:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
tuten Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 6 OS: 2000	win 2000 is installed on there but i cant get access so i want to fdisk it with using 98 boot disk but it comes up with "bad command or file name". but after i get rid of everything i will install with different operating system most likey 98 Last edited by tuten; 07-17-2004 at 03:24 PM.

07-18-2004, 07:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
charliep1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 451 OS: XP Pro	Are you booting up with the bootdisk and getting a "A:" prompt? If so what command and syntax are you using? Been a long time since I messed with Fdisk, but if memory serves you should be entering "Fdisk" without the quotes at the prompt. Charlie __________________ A few aches and pains but still on green side of grass

07-18-2004, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
SPEEDO Guest Posts: n/a OS:	It would be a good idea to write zeros to the drive before installing another OS. What make is the hard drive?

07-19-2004, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
theduck Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 160 OS: Windows XP Pro and Home	When you get to DOS Prompt, make sure the C: drive is active and try format c: Every time I've formatted before reinstalling windows I've done it that way with no problams at all