And Start Fresh. Like it is a new computer, i want to do that but cant seem to figure out how. Does anyone know? Is it possible?
2007-04-06 10:35:56 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
Delete everything??
2007-04-06 10:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Holla!! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get your windows disk. Reinstall windows and when it asks if you want to format the partition, say yes.
Dells have a hidden partition that's supposed to make the computer "like new". Press ctrl-f11 (I think) on startup. Sony's do the same thing with f10.
If it's a standard box, check with the manufacturer on how to reinstall.
2007-04-06 17:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by Meg W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-04-06 17:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure why you would like to do that but if you go to my computer, right click the c dribe, i think ther is a format option that would clear the whole computer's memory.
2007-04-06 18:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by Robert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can reformat the hard disk and re-install the OS again, but I would do that unless I have the bootable OS disc (WinXP or Win2000)
2007-04-06 17:39:17 · answer #5 · answered by tpk_april1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep format,,, however the format will also erase your operating system..
Do you have a windows xp disc..it can performe many format or program retreival functions...
2007-04-06 17:39:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes...when u purchased your computer there were DVD/CD's that can be used to redo your computer. Call the tech support line from your manual and they will help u do this....
2007-04-06 17:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by RETIRED 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Format the hard drive, reinstall windows.
2007-04-06 17:38:55 · answer #8 · answered by Fester Frump 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS CALLED A SYSTEM DESTRUCTIVE RECOVERY. GO INTO PROGRAMS, THEN HIT PC RECOVERY, THEN GO INTO ADVANCED THEN HIT DESTRUCTIVEAND DISENGAGE ALL EXTERNAL DRIVES AND MEDIA DRIVES, PRINTERS TOO. THIS WILL SEND IT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL STANDING OF THE WAY YOU BOUGHT IT.IHAVE A HP PAVILION WINDOWS XP, SO CHECK.
2007-04-06 17:41:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reformat your hard drive and reinstall your operating system.
2007-04-06 17:39:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋