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The /S switch stores the system files on the disk after formatting. Writes the two hidden files and Command.com to the disk, making the disk bootable. Not available under Windows 2000/XP or Windows ME. The /V switch allows you to enter a volume label only once when formatting several disks. The same volume label is used for all disks. A volume label appears at the top of the directory list to help you identify the disk. The /Q switch re-creates the root directory and FATs if you want to quickly format a previously formatted dist that is in good condition. /Q does not read or write to any other part of the disk. Comp TIA A+ Guide to managing and maintaining your PC, 6th Edition, Chapter 15, page 764. The /S switch stores the system files on the disk after formatting. Writes the two hidden files and Command.com to the disk, making the disk bootable. Not available under Windows 2000/XP or Windows ME. The /V switch allows you to enter a volume label only once when formatting several disks. The same volume label is used for all disks. A volume label appears at the top of the directory list to help you identify the disk. The /Q switch re-creates the root directory and FATs if you want to quickly format a previously formatted dist that is in good condition. /Q does not read or write to any other part of the disk. Comp TIA A+ Guide to managing and maintaining your PC, 6th Edition, Chapter 15, page 764.
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What is s switch used for in format disk?
The "-s" switch in the format command is used to format the disk so that it is a "system" disk. In other words, it makes it a "bootable" disk.
What is the s switch used for with the format command the v switch?
s switch stores the system file on a disk after formatting. v switch allows to enter a volume label once when formatting several disks.
What is the s switch in formats?
When using the format command in DOS, the /s command-line argument "format c: /s" tells the system to copy over the system files necessary to make the drive DOS bootable. It is the same as using the "sys" command after finishing the format.
How does the format command prepare the disk fpr the operating system?
The format command on its own - erases the reference track of the disc - removing the title(s) of any files and marking any used sectors as usable again. Adding the /s tag to the format command has the additional function of copying two (normally hidden) files - Autoexec.bat & Config.sys to the disc once the format command has been executed. This tells the computer that the disc can be used to boot-up the system when it's switched on.
What command would you use to completely format your C drive from the Dos prompt?
format /s c: should do the job.
Suppose you want to format a disk in drive B making it a bootable what command do you use in windows 98?
format B: /s
Dos command to create and installation boot disk?
FORMAT A: /S or SYS A: Note: Are you a time-traveller from the 90s?
What is save as command?
The Save As comand is used for various things. It canbe used to save the file with a new name, giving you a separate copy of the file. It can be used to save the file into a new location. It can be used to save the file into a different format.
What format was used for movies of the 1910s ans1920's?
The format for movies in the 1910's and 1920's was black and white silent films. No sound, no color. It was actually a reel of film.
What command line program can capture an entire operating system installation to a single file?
Format a: /s will format the disk in the first floppy drive and copy the system files to it, making it a bootable disk.
What would you do to make a startup disk using windows 98?
insert floppy drive and go to command prompt and run format /s a:
What is the difference between a Windows 98 startup disk and a boot disk created with the format A s command?
Windows 98 startup disk has some useful utilities and can be used to repair Windows 98 without any additional drives. A floppy which was created by format A s, just have loader, and couple system files to be able to boot MSDOS.
