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When you type A (for Abort), or F (for failure) the computer
will automatically cancel the attempt and will return you to the
C > prompt.
Remove the unformatted disk from the drive.
The FORMAT Command
MS-DOS provides an external command program called
FORMAT.COM, that will format your blank diskettes. When
running this program, there are options available that allow
you to format several different types of diskette.
The following routines will show you how to use the
FORMAT command. These procedures assume that you are
formatting double-sided, highdensity, 1.2M-byte diskettes
(AT-compatible). Information on formatting 18OK-byte and
360K-byte diskette will be discussed under the /1 and /4 switch
options below.
First, if you have a hard disk installed MS-DOS on your system,
then enter:
C > FORMAT A:
The computer will load the FORMAT command file into
system memory, then will respond:
Insert new diskette for drive A:
and press ENTER when ready
Insert the new diskette to be formatted and press the ENTER
key.
5-4 Using Floppy Disks