is there a way to erase all of the operating system from my computer? OR can i delete all of the info on my hard drive? With an F key? I can not get my computer past the windows page. I TRY TO START IT IN SAFE MODE AND CAN'T.. I don't have any files i want to save. I JUST WANT TO RESTORE IT.
Someone told me to unplug the cmos reset plug in my computer but it didn't work.I tried ctrl-alt-delete but that didn't work either. Any suggestions
2006-08-30 01:05:22 · 5 answers · asked by areyouykiddingme 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
try using a boot disk to get you into the system or a dos prompt then from there you should be able to use the fdisk command to fix it. or fixmbr i think to fix the master boot record. by removing the battery wont do anything at all.
2006-08-30 01:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by Tiger 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boot off of you Windows CD and do a full install - also called a "fresh" install. You do not want to do an update on a damaged installation You may be able to do a "Repair" process if you are using XP Pro but this is a long winded affair. If you have no files to worry about this is your fastest method. You may run into some driver issues, but if it is a brand name pc the OE disk should work out fine. Good luck.
2006-08-30 08:20:42 · answer #2 · answered by hlsj_99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What brand of computer?
How old is it?
What is your operating system?
Do you have restore disks?
Do you get any error messages?
If you give a hint as to what we are working with, maybe you'll get an answer that will help.
2006-08-30 08:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by pappy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep srinu got it.. insert the windows cd on boot, then hit R for rapair.
2006-08-30 08:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wht is your operating system ...boot with ur operating system cd and update ur operating system dont format
2006-08-30 08:15:51 · answer #5 · answered by mr.srinu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋