my windoxs xp home edition was preinstalled into my computer when i bought it....so how do i reformat my computer without any disk?
2006-12-23 05:21:40 · 9 answers · asked by Unknown 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
to format you'd type format c:
now to reinstall windows, you'd need a disk
or prehaps you have a hidden partition,
in that case, you'd boot from it, it it would likely have a restore mode.
call the tech support number, they can tell you for sure.
2006-12-23 05:23:56 · answer #1 · answered by papeche 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could reformat it and not utilizing a disc yet you will no longer have the skill to place in the appliance onto it after formatting. you go with for the setting up discs for the working gadget and however application you have on it. you could strengthen a command instantaneous and grace format c: then press enter. while it asks in case you're specific and that all people information would be lost press y and then enter. do no longer try this till you have a thank you to re-set up domicile windows (i'm assuming domicile windows considering you're asking approximately formatting). in case you have a Compaq gadget fix disc which will paintings besides. in case you have the fix disc pop it into the cd/dvd rom and reboot the computing device. you will likely could enter the bios via pressing the two Delete or F2 for the duration of the inital boot (oftentimes after a beep and till now it starts loading domicile windows) and alter the boot sequence besides from the cd-rom so as that it will boot from the fix disc. once you boot from the fix disc it somewhat is going to enable you to format the force(s) till now loading domicile windows. in case you haven't any longer have been given the gadget fix disc, then you certainly are out of luck till you get a domicile windows cd. in case you format the force and don't have a thank you to re-set up the working gadget you will now no longer have the skill to do use your computing device...till you re-set up the appliance.
2016-10-18 22:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by ranford 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my last one was pre-installed check there is a system repair program under accessories not repair follow the instructions and it will format your pc and load it back to as it came out of the box but it can take a couple of hours and make sure your speakers are off when it starts to reload
2006-12-23 05:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by Snot Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you re-format your hard drive get a copy of windows I do not know of any company that will give it too you free. You may check with the person or company for a copy of yours or you may have to purchase one
2006-12-23 05:29:54 · answer #4 · answered by Nani 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well if you bought the machine from a good pc shop they should have given you a disk or instruction on how to use the factory backup. since they should have gave you cd's to restore.
or if you bought it from a friend etc u will need to ask them
2006-12-23 05:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Paultech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best thing to do would be to download a disk utility from the hard drive manufactures web site.
how do you plan on reinstalling XP?
2006-12-23 05:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn on the PC and start pressing f10 keep pressing till u get a new screen and follow instructions
2006-12-23 05:24:53 · answer #7 · answered by mort_the_apprentice 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't use disk use Floppy .
2006-12-23 05:25:41 · answer #8 · answered by Rasmah.com 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need the xp disc if you cant get one let me now i may be able to send you one if you want!
2006-12-23 05:27:31 · answer #9 · answered by arthur3home 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋