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Format command line?

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by Whiplash, 2004/03/12.

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  1. 2004/03/12
    Whiplash

    Whiplash Inactive Thread Starter

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    I was wondering what a certain extension the in format command line might do, the line in question is, "format c: /s ". I friend told me that it the /s part was unnessecary if one was also using fdisk, which i am, i would however like to know what it is that /s does.

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    Christer

    Christer Geek Member Staff

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    The /s switch transfers the DOS system files to the drive which is made bootable.

    Have a look at DOS Command Index !

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    rambler

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    In general, type {command}/? to get help on a DOS command, e.g. format/?
     
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    You need a space before the /
    eg
    dir /?

    regards
     
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    Whiplash

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    Hey, thanks alot for the help

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