Sam
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I'm quite sure that you can do a quick format with the setup program as well...
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Sam
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OK just looked at microsoft.com (went to co.uk originally), so you have Windows 2003 SERVER then?
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Brett
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Sam, you smelly git!
https://microsoft.order-5.com/windowsserver2003eval/addrform.asp
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DAYZEE
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Yep, just checked. The setup version as the option for quick format aswell.
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Sam
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Why would you want 2003 server (at home)?
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by DAYZEE
Yep, just checked. The setup version as the option for quick format aswell.
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Brett
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
Why would you want 2003 server (at home)?
gee, maybe to get ahead of the game.
i am looking for a new job, remember?
plus, doesn't do any harm to have a look if you're running a network at home does it?
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DAYZEE
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That was all pretty pointless wasn't it?
oh well, it wasted some time.
Heres the white page incase anyone care (and I doubt you do)
http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q302686
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Brett
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OMG - just put the flammin cd in and follow the instructions. for christs sake. It's written for retards!
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DAYZEE
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WHAT IS THE BEST FORMAT TO JUST WIPE MY HARD DRIVE COMPLETLY
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
quote: Originally posted by Sam
Why would you want 2003 server (at home)?
gee, maybe to get ahead of the game.
i am looking for a new job, remember?
plus, doesn't do any harm to have a look if you're running a network at home does it?
Sorry for asking!
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by LoudandLow
WHAT IS THE BEST FORMAT TO JUST WIPE MY HARD DRIVE COMPLETLY
I use NTFS and have no problems with it. Better than FAT16/32 IMHO.
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Brett
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
quote: Originally posted by Sam
Why would you want 2003 server (at home)?
gee, maybe to get ahead of the game.
i am looking for a new job, remember?
plus, doesn't do any harm to have a look if you're running a network at home does it?
Sorry for asking!
SO YOU SHOULD BE!
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Brett
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
quote: Originally posted by LoudandLow
WHAT IS THE BEST FORMAT TO JUST WIPE MY HARD DRIVE COMPLETLY
I use NTFS and have no problems with it. Better than FAT16/32 IMHO.
AGREED - watch you don't blow your computer up tho L&L
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ffs, when xp installs it will have to format the drive in ntfs anyway, whats the point in doing a full format, then install xp? unless you'd rather stick with a less secure fat 32 fs.
and quick format doesn't remove the data, it just makes it appear as though there is no data, and acts as though it is free space
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Brett
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period pain
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
period pain
You fuck on the first date.
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DAYZEE
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quote: Originally posted by cdcool1
ffs, when xp installs it will have to format the drive in ntfs anyway, whats the point in doing a full format, then install xp? unless you'd rather stick with a less secure fat 32 fs.
and quick format doesn't remove the data, it just makes it appear as though there is no data, and acts as though it is free space
The security of NTFS isn't really required on a home system though and can make recovery of data difficult for people who aren't very computer literate in the event of a system failiure.
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quote: Originally posted by DAYZEE
quote: Originally posted by cdcool1
ffs, when xp installs it will have to format the drive in ntfs anyway, whats the point in doing a full format, then install xp? unless you'd rather stick with a less secure fat 32 fs.
and quick format doesn't remove the data, it just makes it appear as though there is no data, and acts as though it is free space
The security of NTFS isn't really required on a home system though and can make recovery of data difficult for people who aren't very computer literate in the event of a system failiure.
may not be required, but may be. cable modem? it helps a little i guess. also, xp is designed for ntfs. if some1 isnt computer literate, it isn't going to make it any easier for them to recover data in a sys failure with fat 32 because they wont know how to do it anyway.
i aint installed xp in fat 32, but one of my mates who did said it was nowt but trouble
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quote: Originally posted by Sam
quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
period pain
You fuck on the first date.
yes. tight anus
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DAYZEE
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quote: Originally posted by cdcool1
may not be required, but may be. cable modem? it helps a little i guess. also, xp is designed for ntfs. if some1 isnt computer literate, it isn't going to make it any easier for them to recover data in a sys failure with fat 32 because they wont know how to do it anyway.
i aint installed xp in fat 32, but one of my mates who did said it was nowt but trouble
I have a cable modem and FAT32, NTFS won't make any difference to anyone hacking into your computer? No one sets up file permissions on a local drive at home?
XP isn't designed for NTFS, and if you use FAT32 you can put a DOS boot disk in and access the hard drive. If its NTFS you have to get NTFS for DOS and you have to know the syntax to access the drive once the PC reconises the drives.
The only benefit to the home user is it doesn't fragment and quickly as FAT32.
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
quote: Originally posted by Sam
quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
period pain
You fuck on the first date.
yes. tight anus
Sweetcorn anus?
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Brett
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how did u know?
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Sam
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quote: Originally posted by loafofbrett
how did u know?
It was a wild guess really.
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