Guest rickie Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me format C. promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? thanks..........rickie
Guest Richard in AZ Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: "rickie" <rickie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C5D8BA83-8DC3-4505-ADA2-1D0686ECCE6F@microsoft.com... >I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > format C. > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > thanks..........rickie Unless you are using a boot disk, you are not running DOS. Are you trying to do the format from the "CMD" prompt? That is not DOS even though it looks like it is. You can format the drive right from the Windows XP installation disk.
Guest VanguardLH Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: rickie wrote: > I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > format C. > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > thanks..........rickie It means the operating system is on C:. How can you format the partition from which the operating system is running that loads the format program? Just boot using the OS install CD and select the option to format the partition.
Guest JS Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: How to do a Clean Install of Windows XP Start by changing the BIOS setting to Boot from CD drive first. Then see below: From Michael Steven's: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html more info: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm and: http://www.theeldergeek.com/clean_installation_of_windows_xp.htm also: http://www.bootdisk.com/ Also make sure you have the drivers you need for your motherboard, video card, sound card, Etc. Try Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html It does a good job of providing a wealth of information including software Key codes and Devices you will need Drivers for. If you are doing a Clean Install on an existing PC that has XP already Installed: Verify your CD Key code matches what Belarc Advisor reports for your existing install. Note: OEM Windows Installs usually come with a sticker on the PC or laptop and may not match the factory installed key. Note:A number of vendors now supply restore CD(s) or have a restore partition on the hard drive and usually do not supply a Windows XP CD. JS "rickie" <rickie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C5D8BA83-8DC3-4505-ADA2-1D0686ECCE6F@microsoft.com... >I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > format C. > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > thanks..........rickie
Guest db.·.. > Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: instead of reinstalling windows you might be able to repair it with your windows cd: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/helpandsupport/learnmore/tips/doug92.mspx keep in mind that the issues you are experiencing may also be a result of faulty hardware. so even if you repaired or reinstalled windows, the faulty hardware will not allow a successful installation. perhaps you want to share some details about the problem. however, reinstalling windows is also a simple option to take, if you choose. -- db·´¯`·...¸><)))º> "rickie" <rickie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:C5D8BA83-8DC3-4505-ADA2-1D0686ECCE6F@microsoft.com... >I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > format C. > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > thanks..........rickie
Guest rickie Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: you are right richard...it is the command promt. but what does all that mean about volume? and...... there is an updated version of windows on my computer than is on my origional disk, and the option to continue (on the windows setup screen) is not hilighted to be able to click on it. "Richard in AZ" wrote: > > "rickie" <rickie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message > news:C5D8BA83-8DC3-4505-ADA2-1D0686ECCE6F@microsoft.com... > >I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > > format C. > > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > > thanks..........rickie > > Unless you are using a boot disk, you are not running DOS. > Are you trying to do the format from the "CMD" prompt? That is not DOS even > though it looks like it is. > > You can format the drive right from the Windows XP installation disk. > > >
Guest rickie Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: thank you much....rickie "VanguardLH" wrote: > rickie wrote: > > > I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > > format C. > > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > > thanks..........rickie > > It means the operating system is on C:. How can you format the > partition from which the operating system is running that loads the > format program? Just boot using the OS install CD and select the option > to format the partition. >
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted July 13, 2008 Posted July 13, 2008 Re: dos wont let me format C: rickie wrote: > I need to reload windows xp home, got many problems, even dos wont let me > format C. There is no DOS in WinXP. Are you referring to the Command Prompt? > promt says.... format cannot run because volume is in use by another > process. format may run if this volume is dismounted first. > ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to > force a dismount on this volume? (Y/N) > can someone tell me what that means and what i can do? > thanks..........rickie I suspect that you're trying to format the drive containing the system volume from within WinXP. You can't. This would be the computer equivalent of sawing off the tree limb you're sitting on, and WinXP is "too smart" to allow this. After backing up any data you wish to transfer to the new OS installation,, simply boot from the WinXP Home installation CD. You'll be offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.) HOW TO Install Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941 http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm Then the backed up data can be restored and applications re-installed. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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