[Joe12]

I was trying to format the C: drive and it says, "Windows unable to format"

What can I do?

I've tried to format it through the Computer management &, prompt

I just simply just want to clean out the computer and start fresh.

[simpswr]

You cannot format the boot drive from within windows. You need to boot from the installation disc.

XP or Vista?

[Joe12]

I want to get rid of Vista, and reinstall it

I will try to boot it with the disc but when i bought the laptio they only gave me a recovery disc.

[Tstright]

Do you have install discs? If not, You more than likely have a hidden install partition on the HD.

Whats the Make and Model of the system?

[Elvandil]

Originally Posted by Joe12

I want to get rid of Vista, and reinstall it

I will try to boot it with the disc but when i bought the laptio they only gave me a recovery disc.

Boot from the recovery disk.

[Joe12]

Sorry for wasting your time, i was having a noob moment.
I was able to format the drive from the disc, I just didnt see the "Other option" button before.

[Elvandil]

Glad you got it figured out.

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