msos2.hlp (Table of Contents; Topic list)
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SYS1297
SYS1297
 
Explanation
 
A parameter was given that is only used for formatting diskettes and cannot
be used for formatting a fixed disk.
 
Action
 
Retry the FORMAT command using the correct parameter.