Is it safe for me for me to format my hard drive and then reinstall windows completely?

Question

My computer crashed completely so i repaird the OS. that didnt work so then i had to reinstall windows completely, so now there are 2 Windows on my computer. I want to know how to comletely clear off my hard drive and have a fresh start, i have the OS, drivers, program, and office discs. Also some links to websites that explain what needs to be done would be helpful too. I have already made backup discs of my documents and all of my important files. Thank you for your time and any help is greately appriciated.

Answer 1

when you load up windows to reinstall, delete both partitions and format then install windows

Answer 2

What you need to do is delete all of your partitions first (this is why you have 2 windows OS)

Reformat that single partition
Create a primary partition
Create an extended partition
Create a logical part.(in the extended Part.)

Reboot with your Windows disc in the CD drive Choose boot from CD

You've e been through the rest>

Good Luck!

Answer 3

Absolutely. Just backup any files you want to keep first -- just in case. I am including some of the information here. Go to the link below.

Uninstall Windows – Reinstall – Format Hard Drive
http://www.cyberwalker.net/faqs/reinstall-reformat-winxp/index.html

How do I reinstall and reformat Windows XP on my hard drive?

With Windows XP, you need to figure out which you have on your hard drive - either NTFS or FAT32. Click here to find that out. (Once you have established this go to step 2a or 2b.)

2a) If you have NTFS, you need to wipe the drive with a special technique.

2b) If you have FAT32, you need to wipe the drive with a special technique.

3) Next you need to reinstall Windows XP. Reboot your computer with the Windows XP setup CD in the CDROM and let it boot into the Windows Setup screen. Let it load all the drivers. Then choose option 1 and start the clean installation. When it is done, reboot the computer.

If the first method doesn't work for you, try our alternate method.


Q: I have two copies of Windows XP on my hard drive when I boot up. How do I fix that?

A. We have a how-to column that explains how to do that. Click here.
Q: I have Windows XP on my hard drive and want to revert back to Windows Me, 98, or Me. How do I do that?

A. We have a how-to column that explains how to do that. Click here.
Q: I don't have my Windows XP CD anymore can I still reinstall and refomat?
A. Sadly you cannot completely wipe your hard drive and install a fresh version of Windows unless you have an installation CD either from your computer maker or bought from a retail store.

Answer 4

Yes u can format all ur partitions by using the bootable os cd u have
there is nothing any harm
if u have time the best u can do is "zero fill" ur hard drive by using the zero fill tool which is available free on net but i forgot the link to download the tool , sorry but u can search on google for this this would b the best thing for ur h/d health
good luck

Answer 5

This is definitely the best : Tried and tested by Me :
This will make your hard disk new like as when you bought it blank. :)

Download killdisk from here
http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm

I suggest the ISO. Burn the ISO to a CD, how to do that can be found here
http://www.ntfs.com/iso-burning.htm

Put killdisk in your CD drive and reboot the machine. This will completely erase your hard drive. Once done you can re-install whatever Windows OS you choose. :)

Answer 6

back up all of the stuff you want to keep on cd than format it.