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Resolved Can’t format HDD in FAT16 in XP

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by SVEN, 2011/04/17.

  1. 2011/04/17
    SVEN

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    I have tried to format my second HDD in fat16 so I can read it from DOS if needed. When I select the drive in disk management and click on format, it only gives me the option to format in NTFS. No other option. Is there a way to trick xp into formatting in FAT?

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    PeteC

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  4. 2011/04/17
    SVEN

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    PeteC

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    Accordingto the KB you posted - no ....
     
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    Thanks For your help.
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  7. 2011/04/18
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    @ petec that's only applicable to OS's before winXP if you make an dos bootable floppy using the winxp format command it does allow access to FAT32 formated HDD's
     
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