Formatting Drive. But it says Fat32 is missing......?

[superman8193]

I am trying to format my hard drive & re-install this back on my PC.  I have done this a few times.  However, this time when I put in my OS disc & reboot, it says something about the fact it cannot find "Fat32"  I am not at home right now.  I will look & see exactly what it says & repost it tomorrow.  Due to this, I cannot seem to format & re-install.  Any ideas on this?  Thanks.

[JJ 3000]

Buy a real copy of windows.
I feel like a hippocite telling you that. I'm sorry, but it is against forum rules to help with illegal software.
http://www.computerhope.com/forum/index.php/topic,58736.0.html

Linux is free.

[superman8193]

What is Linux?  I googled it & found some info.  Is it an OS like Windows? 

[joris20]

What is Linux?  I googled it & found some info.  Is it an OS like Windows? 

kill this man.

yes it's an OS like windows   but it'll take you some time to get used to it...

[superman8193]

kill this man.

Kill this man?  I had no knowledge of Linux. 

Anyway, thanks for the reply.  However, I was able to get my drive formatted & re-installed my version of Windows again.  Back to a blank slate. 

[JJ 3000]

Glad you got it fixed

[Geek-9pm]

Glad you got it fixed

Wow! Just talk about Linux and Windows gets fixed!

  That's Amazing!

[Aegis]

How do we know it was / is an "illegal" copy of Windows?

[JJ 3000]

Before he edited the original post, the first sentence said that it was a "bootleg" copy of windows. That's how we know.

[superman8193]

Yes it is a bootlegged copy of Windows XP Pro called "Sico".  In any event.  I was able to fix the issue on my own without having to resort to Linux or buying another version of Windows.  Thanks everyone.

[k_mohsen]

Yes it is a bootlegged copy of Windows XP Pro called "Sico".  In any event.  I was able to fix the issue on my own without having to resort to Linux or buying another version of Windows.  Thanks everyone.

Dear superman8193
the copy of windows have/make many problem, it's better to buy a real  copy of windows.
so...! It's better to re-partition your installation drive (as example c: )

[superman8193]

Thanks for the advice & help everyone.  I really appreciate it.

[Geek-9pm]

One last note. If the PC you have was from an major maker and if it at one time have a legal XP on it, you can contact the maker and get a special OEM copy of XP for that computer. It is legal and has most of the features of XP. The original manufacture will ask about $20 to $35 for the CD. A lot less that the $139  for a Retail XP, if you can find one.