If CP tried to re-install the OS, wouldn't that mean that he booted from the CD? So if the installer did not see the drive, why would Disk Utility see it? Raoul :-----Original Message----- :From: Mac OS X Unix [mailto:X-Unix at lists.themacintoshguy.com] :On Behalf Of James Bucanek :Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 2:06 PM :To: Mac OS X Unix :Subject: Re: [X-Unix] Start, re-start? again & again? : :CP wrote on Wednesday, February 11, 2004: :>I've tried to just re-install a new OS, but it doesn't see the drive? :>Which means I can't reformat or anything. : :Boot from the 10.2 Install CD. Under Installer, select Disk :Utility. Format, erase, partition, whatever. : :______________________________________________________ :James Bucanek <mailto:privatereply at gloaming.com> : :---------- :Check out the Mac OS X email list FAQ :http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/X.html : :To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <X-Unix-off at lists.themacintoshguy.com> :To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to :<X-Unix-digest at lists.themacintoshguy.com> :Need help from a real person? Try. :<X-Unix-request at lists.themacintoshguy.com> : :---------- :$14.99 Unlimited Nationwide Mac Dialup and Mac Web Hosting :from your Mac ISP :Serious Mac Internet Solutions From NineWire! :http://macinternetaccess.com : :DVIator | Run Dual ADC displays on your G4 or just one on an :older Mac! :Dr. Bott | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/DVIator.html> : : Support | Support this list by clicking here before you buy! : this List | http://www.themacintoshguy.com/support.html : :OS X News, Dr.Mac, Forums, Tutorials, Tips, Hints, FAQ?s - :http://www.osxfaq.com :