Trying to partition a HDD in command prompt


  1. Posts : 142
    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
       #1

    Trying to partition a HDD in command prompt


    Trying to partition a HDD to install an OS. All was going well till I tried format the active partition - error: Parameter is incorrect
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  2. Posts : 983
    7 x64
       #2

    why are you doing this in a command prompt window? How are you bring up the command prompt, booting the computer to get to the command prompt.

    And why not use some type of graphical UI program that you boot the computer from or the Windows install routine GUI for this.

    Not really understanding why you are trying to do this from a command line interface.
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  3. Posts : 4,049
    W7 Ultimate SP1, LM19.2 MATE, W10 Home 1703, W10 Pro 1703 VM, #All 64 bit
       #3

    Just asking, but why are you using the Command Prompt to do that?
    Why not use Disk Management?

    You could also use GParted from a Live Linux CD (my preferred method).

    Have you used the "/?" switch to view the command help?
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  4. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #4

    TWardy,

    You are making a mistake.

    Double-posting is very frowned upon.

    You already have a thread where you have received clarification of your error.
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  5. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #5

    Twardy, why have you posted another thread on the same subject?

    Double-posting is not allowed and makes life difficult for those trying to help you.

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  6. Posts : 644
    Windows 7 home premium x64
       #6

    On the likelyhood you are installing Win7 then the DVD will allow you to do all of that prior to installing.
    I have to agree that on face value there really is no need to do it from command line.
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  7. Posts : 10,200
    MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
       #7

    his original thread will shed light upon the matter:
    Installing win 7 on formatted in old laptop

    Of course any further replies should be in that thread.
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