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  1. 06-21-2003, 04:43 PM #1
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    Need help really quick

    How do i create a bootable system floppy disk from the DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. The place that said i could do this says that i have to type "format a:/s", but /s is an invalid parameter. I need to figure this out cuzz im going to flash my bios.
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    If you need a bootdisk, try www.bootdisk.com.
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    Re: Need help really quick

    Originally posted by iL.L0gIc.aL
    How do i create a bootable system floppy disk from the DOS prompt without creating "AUTOEXEC.BAT" and "CONFIG.SYS" files. The place that said i could do this says that i have to type "format a:/s", but /s is an invalid parameter. I need to figure this out cuzz im going to flash my bios.
    That format statement only works with Win9x/ME and older OS's.
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    Do as XP18004life suggested and go to BootDisk.com and grab DrDOS 7.x. It makes perfect boot disks to use for flashing your BIOS.
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    If you're using DOS or Windows 9x/Me, you can use the FORMAT A: /S command or SYS A: . If you're using Windows NT, 2000, or XP, I'd suggest you go to www.bootdisk.com .
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    thanks for the help....now lets hope i can flash my bios right.....
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