I just built a new computer. Now I need to format the HD.How do I do that?Where can I get the free program at?

Question

I built a computer 3 years ago and I got a free program off the net but I can't rem where that was at.

I have Windows Vista. All new hardware. Do the new OS's not take a floppy to format the HD into NTFS? From the answers I've gotten so far I understand that the Vista CD will do that by itself.

Answer 1

go into dos then enter format command

Answer 2

here is an option that my work for you it is call microsoft Windows xp. it has a built in format and it sets up your computeroor if you are going with another OS they too have format fuctionality. also download Hirens boot disk it has alot of tools you can use including a HDD eraser program. also the New drives have a cd that is used to setup the drive and it come with a format function.

Answer 3

If you're installing Win98, then you'll need a Win98 boot disk. You can get one from http://www.bootdisk.com If you are installing XP, it will format the drive for you.

If you use the Win98 boot disk, there is a little DOS that you'll need to know. Things like "fdisk" and "format C:/ You can do a little surfing to find this info, or you can repost here when you have everything ready.

Answer 4

format ? the windows boot cd can format the drive for you ( use quick format ) if you want secure delte use 'http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

Hard Disk Wiping Tools
Darik's Boot and Nuke 1.0.7
CopyWipe 1.14
Active@ KillDisk Free Edition 4.1 Free Edition. Supports "One Pass Zeros" method only.
PC INSPECTOR e-maxx 0.95 Actual version is 0.95 Build 775, but is referred to as 1.0 on product website.
HDDErase 3.1

Answer 5

Try asking this question on the TweakNetworks support board (http://tweak-xp.info) you usualy get an answer within 20 minutes!

Answer 6

Just pop your OS disc in and it will do it for you.

Answer 7

the os does that lol u cant really use anything else