2006-12-23 01:48:00 · 3 answers · asked by KiNG JAMES D 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
This will wipe all of your data.
Insert the Dell system CD, reboot.
At the very start, hold down the F12 key.
Boot from CD
Follow the prompts
Delete the partitions, then create a new one that is the entire size of your disk
Reinstall Windows onto that disk using the CD process.
2006-12-23 01:56:09 · answer #1 · answered by Sir J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you want to do. a simple format and windows install, or format, partition, dual boot windows and linux... formatting is easy, go to my computer, right click the drive you want to format and click format. it will restart and format the drive. but ake sure you know what you are doing befoer you do it becuse there is no going back.
2006-12-23 09:53:54 · answer #2 · answered by free_indeed2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here you go
http://www.lifehacker.com/software/windows/geek-to-live-how-to-format-your-hard-drive-and-install-windows-xp-from-scratch-157578.php
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2006-12-23 09:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by jan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋