what are the exact steps to reformat a computer? and also the precautions, etc...
2007-03-26 03:34:58 · 5 answers · asked by Ferhan S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
1. Back up any data you want to keep (formatting deletes the entire contents of the hard drive).
2. Assuming Windows XP, insert the Windows XP product CD into your CD drive and reboot. As you reboot, when you see "Press any key to boot from CD..." press a key, this will cause the system to boot to the CD instead of the hard drive.
3. Follow the prompts in the Windows XP setup program to format your drive.
4. Reinstall Windows XP.
5. Install all critical Windows Updates (start with XP service pack 2, then go to update.microsoft.com and grab any other Critical or Recommended updates).
6. Restore your files from the backup you made in step 1.
2007-03-26 03:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite it does impact the HDD, that's extra ideal to reformat it with a view to restoration it to extra ideal situations, besides the fact that it probable will restore maximum issues however the wear and tear made to the HDD.
2016-10-20 11:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, if you have to ASK this question, you should take it to a computer repair shop and have them do it for you. One mistake and you could trash your PC AND all your data!
TIP: If you pay to have this done, they SHOULD offer to back up your data and restore it when they're done. If not, find one that does!
2007-03-26 03:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by ELfaGeek 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to use the cd to reformat your computer because sometimes it may require you to insert cd if you want to reformat your pc without cd.
2007-03-26 03:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by greency 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i you need to have a dos boot disk or a window oprating service
you boot to c:
then type fdisk
the delete partition then create primary partition
then type format c:
2007-03-26 03:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by pcc122 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋