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Question posted by ramun71 on May 27th, 2011

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how can we format a compaq laptop2800 .... can we get a cd

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Answer #1: Posted by Tefik on May 28th, 2011 11:55 AM

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Formatting is a low level DOS function. There is no CD, just a process. Formatting is done when the drive is installed and the OS is setting up.

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