I've had this HP with windows xp laptop for some 3 years now and just bought a macbook. the hp w/ windows xp needs to be completly clean. no passwords of mine can be left behind nor any personal info. how can i completly erase everthing to make it seem like the computer will barely, first be started? like a reboot thing? thanks!
how do i go about it? will it completly delete everything? etc.. .?
2006-12-24 17:32:04 · 7 answers · asked by Legionnaire 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
format your C drive and yeah it deletes everything including your windows xp
2006-12-24 17:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insert the Windows XP install disk or the Restore Disk that your manufacturer gave to you when you bought it.
Then Restart your PC.
Boot from the CD then follow the instructions.
This will install a fresh and clean copy of Windows.
Remember that this will erase EVERYTHING on you hard drive and so you have to back-up all your data.
Good Luck!
Oh, And Ask help from computer shops or your geeky friend if you are having problems.
2006-12-24 18:56:35 · answer #2 · answered by raynos13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As your computing device starts, repeatedly hit the F8 key. it might carry you to a instantaneous and ask you in case you go with for to start in risk-free Mode, risk-free Mode with Networking, etc. go with risk-free Mode. Your computing device could start up however the snap shots would be somewhat massive. as quickly because it a lot bypass to: start up -> Settings -> administration Panel go with "gadget". Then bypass to the stepped forward tab. The third decision could be Startup and restoration. click on the button in that section that announces Settings. interior the midsection, uncheck the place it says directly Restart. Then in case you go with for to stop the activates for the working gadget click on the place it says Edit on the remarkable. it somewhat is going to open a notepad and you will likely see 2 entries that point out domicile windows XP under the working gadget section. in basic terms delete (***in basic terms try this in case you're delicate considering you could decrease to rubble the boot-up to your computing device in case you delete the incorrect ingredient) the 1st one that is incorrect and be certain you maintain the single that seems form of like this: multi(0)disk(0)rdisk(0)partition(a million)WI..... domicile windows XP domicile version" /noexecute=optin finally, till now you reboot, uninstall the troubleshooting software or driving force which you had put in. that's inflicting your subject in case you probably did no longer have the reboot subject ahead of this. Then reboot and notice the way it is going.
2016-10-18 23:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by rochart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
#1 - Back-up all data
#2 - reboot PC enter BIOS setup change 1st Boot Device to CD-
ROM
#3 - Insert Recovery CD in drive reboot PC follow the instructions for a new installation...
2006-12-24 17:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by lv_consultant 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you have the windows cd. Restart your computer, when it firts comes on you press one of the f key. Though I'm really not sure what key to press.
2006-12-24 17:37:45 · answer #5 · answered by Dachia S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called 'formatting', not 'rebooting'. By the way, since you don't seem to have enough knowledge about it(no offence), I will suggest that you hire a technician to reformat your hard drive.
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2006-12-24 17:35:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2006-12-25 10:57:17 · answer #7 · answered by gira 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋