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So how exactly do I reformat my hard drive?
    #9774346 - 02/10/09 08:39 PM (15 years, 2 months ago)

I'm running windows xp pro.  I think I have the disk around here somewhere.  Do I need to make a boot disk, or is that the one I use?  Last time I tried, I messed it up and had to take it in to the shop, so I wanna get it right this time.

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Re: So how exactly do I reformat my hard drive? [Re: mofo]
    #9774437 - 02/10/09 08:58 PM (15 years, 2 months ago)

just use windows install disk, boot up to it (set BIOS to boot from cd-rom before hdd), and then delete all partitions, create new, format them, install.

Or better yet, get sysrescueCD, do the same boot to it, delete all partitions, create some partitions, and install linux.

But if you want windows...its really easy, just follow the directions on the screen, like, 'press d to delete', then it asks are you sure, press l to really delete, then once its done, press n for new, set to ntfs, do full format, not quick...should be pretty self explanatory.

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Re: So how exactly do I reformat my hard drive? [Re: mofo]
    #9778173 - 02/11/09 01:25 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

if it's your system drive, use the installation media for the OS and select format when prompted.
if it's another drive on the system, right click it, then format.


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Re: So how exactly do I reformat my hard drive? [Re: blink]
    #9780360 - 02/11/09 07:12 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

I think it was setting up the partitions that screwed me up last time.  I'll have to make sure I have that figured out before I start.

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Re: So how exactly do I reformat my hard drive? [Re: mofo]
    #9792518 - 02/13/09 08:23 PM (15 years, 1 month ago)

Don't worry about partitions... Just format the entire disk.

Get accustomed to the terminology and procedures first. You'll get there eventually.


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