well you could low-level format it.
this always used to have to be done but is rare these days.
first low-level format, partition, high level format eg. ext3.
however it will definitely wipe everything off the disk.
you should be able pick up one off the net for free.
i've used these many times.
Ben
john gibbons wrote:
I have an old box I try out different versions of distros on. I
recently stuffed it up in some way I do not understand, although I
suspect it was when I tried to install the latest Knoppix onto my
drive (install not just run). Now with only a couple of exceptions
every distro I try to install either will not even begin, or will
install part way then crash, or install fully but refuse to open. Even
Windows will not install. I have had someone check my bios out and it
is OK. It appears as though Knoppix or something else may have left
something on the drive that is mucking it all up.
Is there some way I can totally wipe the drive clean and start again
from fresh?
John.
And thanks to those who sent advice concerning my ongoing issue with a
flash drive. I will soon try it all out and get back to you.
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