I suppose it might be appropriate to ask why you need to format a hard drive on which XP is working? I only ask this because of a post here by Maxell a little while ago about repairing XP using some poorly documented utilities on the XP install/repair disc. The reference is
http://www.informationweek.com/windo...no=1&queryText=
I only suggest this because when I read Maxell's post and followed the link I put it in my own favourites and then informed a private pilot friend of mine who has made a living out of supplying and installing computers for many years. He was unaware of the information and immediately came back with "Oh if only I had known about that last week! e.t.c."
P.P.