I really should've clicked quote for gregor's post, but I'm too lazy.
Start --> Programs --> MS-DOS Prompt
C:\> format a: /s /u
INSERT DISK
Stuff..........
Type a disk label if you want one (11 letters)
Format another? (y/n): n
C:\> exit
I'm quite familiar with this having to do it about a gillion times fixing my PC. I made about ten bootdisks. Then I gave up and reformatted my hard drive.
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