re:formating c drive to NTFS

[resolve]

Hi, I am trying to install windows 7 onto windows xp computer and I am running into problems because it says my drive doesn't exist (c drive) I have figured out that I need to re:format it to NTFS but now I can't seem to do the steps required.  In my normal login I am denied access (even though I have administrator capabilities) and when I do it in safe mode I can type in the commands that I need in the command prompt, but it asks me for my volume label for the c drive and I have no idea what that is.  I just want to get this program on my computer.. any ideas?  THANKS

[patio]

Boot to the Win7 DVD...
Delete the xisting partition then re-create it.
Then select format and choose NTFS...

[resolve]

I tried that, but it doesn't give me an option to delete.  I tried booting the computer up from the disk and then it gives me the option to delete and re:format.. but there are no partitions showing at all.

I think I need to be able to do this from the command prompt, before I even try the upgrade?!  Is there some way to find out the volume label for a drive so I can try to get past that question on my command prompt and hopefully work my way through the rest of the instructions I have (force a dismount, and schedule a drive)

Thanks!

[talontromper]

if your wanting to wipe your system and start again use this.....
http://downloads.sourceforge.net/dban/dban-beta.2007042900_i386.zip?download

its dban (darviks boot and nuke) open it extract it burn to a cd or install to a jump drive adn wipe then you can clean install.
win 7 will ask you how you want to divide the drives adn select NTFS and select a size for the drive

[Geek-9pm]

because it says my drive doesn't exist (c drive)

What does that mean?
When installing Windows 7 it wants to be the called that is called C: even if it is the second partition on the drive.
Unforgettably, Windows may call a partition a drive. And the first partition is not always given the letter C by Windows.Very confusing.
In any case, the proper way to install Windows 7 is by booting off the DVD and read the instructions.
If Windows 7 does not find any drive in the system, it we tell you.

[Baffled]

According to my understanding Windows 7 can use FAT32 formated drives as well as NTFS ones. Maybe the problem lies elsewhere.

[patio]

I tried that, but it doesn't give me an option to delete.  I tried booting the computer up from the disk and then it gives me the option to delete and re:format.. but there are no partitions showing at all.

This doesn't make sense...where is this Win7 DVD from ? ?

[patio]

I just re-read your post and it seems you were mounted to a virtual drive...somehow had problems...and had to re-boot,

It would have been nice if this part of the issue was mentioned.