Epson Equity 386/25 - Using the FORMAT Command

You can reformat previously used diskettes. This process erases
all data on the diskette, so be sure you do not want to save any
of the data on a used diskette before you format it.
If you plan to use a new diskette to make a backup copy of
another diskette, you do not need to use the FORMAT
command to format it first. The DISKCOPY command
automatically formats a blank diskette if it has never been
formatted. (See “Using the DISKCOPY Command,” later in
this chapter.)
Also see your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information
about the optional switches you can use with the FORMAT
command to format various diskette types in different types of
drives.
Using the FORMAT Command
1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Working 1
diskette into drive A, and log onto drive A.
If you have a hard disk, type C : and press Enter to log onto
drive C.
2. At the MS-DOS prompt, type FORMAT A: and press
Enter. You see this prompt:
Insert new diskette for drive A:
and press ENTER when ready...
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