How to format a 8gb hard disk?
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at the command prompt. type "FORMAT D: /q |y" \n(without the double quote and assuming your 8gb is on drive d)
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You can format by using a widoows startup disc. Or simply right click on the drve icon and select format action.  I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems.Some RAM/ hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
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Use Alcohol 120 (http://www.alcohol-soft.com/) or Daemon Tools (http://www.daemon-tools.cc/) to load the file which is a cd image and you can use it like a normal hard disk partition
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If you have a Windows boot disk or even any Operating System installation CD, you can format the hard drive by opening up the formatting utility or "installing" the operating system.\n\nSome bios(es) have formatting capabilities. FDISK.exe is the executable that could also be used if you can at least start up in DOS mode.\n\n***Remember you might lose important information.
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insert floppy disc in to "A" drive\nselect drive "A" (click start then mycomputer if using XP)\nright click mouse on "A" drive icon\nselect format disk
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If u want to create or edit partitions use norton partition magic by symantec.  no need to format ur drive no need to delete for resizing just let ur drive be empty and use resize option\n\nPS: boot from the bootable parition magic cd . thats the best option
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If u use windows tools, u'll loose all ur data.\nSo, download any 3_r party partition software.\nI use Acronis Disk Director.\nU'll easily change drive sizes using ADDS.\nit's tried-and-true software.
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Reformat the hard drive partition on which it is installed.
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don't know dude... i formatted my hard disk
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you have to format and name the drive using the admin tools then it will show up as a drive\n\nuse control panel/admin tools/computer management/storage then disk management right clcik the new drive and format as ntfs and the drive should show up in "My Computer"
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due a full format and fdisk the hard drive.
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I would assume you got that on ebay from hong kong...they compress the drive to make it hold more and when you format it you take it back to its orriginal/correct size....you got screwed! I have not figuered out how to make it take 2 gigs again....I run a computer shop and I just had a customer with the same problem.\n\n-Doc-
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The specifics are far too lengthy to give you here.  However, there are a variety of links that you can find by searching for "How to reformat a hard drive or step-by-step reformating instructions."  Check the link below, good luck.
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Right click on it (in explorer/my computer) and select Format...
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3 Easy steps to a full format\n\n1) BACK UP all relevant information, work, and personal files, a good rule to know what to keep is When in doubt KEEP THE FILE.\n\n2) GET YOUR ORIGINAL RESTORE DISKS find the original disks that came with your system, If you dont have them it´s probably best to go out to your computer dealer BEFORE you format. this is specially important for your video drivers, and other wierd bits.\n\n3) Format (Best if you can do it from the applications directly on your original restore disks) second do it directly from the kernel (Dos) and last but still useful go via windows.\n\nIf you backup first the worst thing that can happen is youll be off line for a couple of days until you bring a new system up to speed.
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format the hard drive
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You will have to initialise the disk and then create a partition and format the disk if this has not been done already.\n\nYou will need to be logged in as the Administrator or a user with Administrator priviledges on the local computer.\n\nControl Panel >> Administrative Tools >> Computer Management >> Disk Management\n\nThe various disks in your computer will be shown on the right hand side.  Choose the 40GB external one by simply right clicking where it says Disk0 or Disk1.  The option "Initalise Disk" should be chosen.\n\nNow the disk ready to be formatted.  Just right click on the space next to the entry and choose "New Partition" and follow the instructions of the Wizard.  It is pretty straight forward.\n\nGood Luck