how do you format a disk drive.my computer said disk media is not recignized and that e is not accessible.?
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You didnt say whether it was a new of just reformatted HDD, sometimes you have to bite the bullet and start from scratch in the long run it takes less time doing it the right way. FIRST partition the HDD THEN format the HDD go to run type cmd that brings you to the command line then type format space drive letter colon (format c:) that is from the old days now if you need to format a floppy substitute a  for c Once the HDD is formatted correctly, e is usually a CD or DVD drive unless you have multiple HDDs the easiest way is to go to "my computer" and see what is there. if something is missing many times a cable has been disconnected so open the case and check to see all the connections are in place and tight
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(m)\n\ngoto the following link to format a disk step by step \n\nhttp://www.uth.tmc.edu/scriptorium/howto/format/disk.html
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Try uninstalling the drive using the Device Manager, and then reboot the computer.  When the computer reboots, Windows should detect the drive as "new hardware", and reinstall the drivers for it.  At that point you can try the drive out to see if it has restored its functionality.  If not, my suggestion would be to purchase a new drive to replace your present one.
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UGGGG!!! You have to be kidding. Who told you to reformat your hard drive? AS KEMMY said.. BE careful. This means unless you have your stuff saved on another disk.. you would /could lose everything. You did not explain under what circumstances you were TOLD TO REFORMAT.. \n\nGo to this URL for more info:http://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html\n\nOh yes.. did you try defraging?  or Scan disk?
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Right Click on a my computer icon, select manage from the drop down list.  A Computer Management window will open.  Select Disk Management.  Finally select the drive you would like to format, right click and select format.
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right click on the drive and select format
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The simplest way is to format drive E from your Windows 98 OS.... It would sure solve ur problem and u could use drive E for some other work...\n\nContact me if u need any other questions...\n\nat designursite@yahoo.com .........and my id : designursite\n\nbye
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I'm assuming you've already installed the drivers and whatnot.\n\n1. Open My Computer\n\n2. Right-click on the Maxtor drive's icon\n\n3. Choose Format ...
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.\nWe know what normal looks like, but your description of "stuff like local disk c is all over the place" is so vague that no one can understand the problem.\n\nI would suggest that you do not format;\njust go to your last known good configuaration:\nthat would be a restore point BEFORE the problem began.\n\n1.  Click START > Programs > Accessories >\n2.  Click System Tools > Click System Restore\n3.  Select a date prior to the problem, and then follow the prompts to complete the wizard.\n\nh2h
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You can connect it on a working computer, then go to My Computer -> right click on the external drive -> then click format.\n\nhope this helps...
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If you want to format a hard drive , first copy the essential files in a CD. Then start fomatting any drive.  I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some 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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format the hard drive
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Stick the Microsoft operating system disk in the computer and reinstall telling it to reformat the hard drive. Before you do that, be sure to backup what ever you want to save. Works like a charm.
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Ahh i got it i understand u say can not be formatted on disk as hard drive Bec U are using windows.. u need to get win 98 Or  me or 2000 or XP cd rom and put cd in ur cdrom then restart ur computer then boot up the cd boot up to get win 98 startup u enter yes with cd support and setup or etcs and u want to format u say Yes  then reinstall the win etcs that is ur answer ur questions. i m computer tech A+\nGood Luck and all u can do it for all best of U
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are you trying to format a drive or just erase it? you can use gdisk to erase all data from your disk. i am in IT and i use GDISK all the time to wipe HDs.
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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
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Your best bet is to boot from floppy or CD and just repartition/reformat the hard drive.