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> actually "format c: /q/u" does the trick

Hmmm... the /q is quick and the /u is unconditional; normally not used on the 
same line. Is this an me thing? The /u switch will ask you for a y/n answer. 
You can supply a unattened.txt file which will automagically answer yes.  
It is better than setting forest fires or kicking the dog.
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> (I've heard that DOS somehow contamines even text files so beware... :))
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> florin

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deltree c:\windows /y