deleting an OS [Archive]

ammo

04-01-2003, 07:18 PM

How do I delete the whole operating system and everything i installed so i can start over from scratch in the BIOS?

EzyStvy

04-01-2003, 07:35 PM

How to Use Fdisk and Format to Partition or Repartition a Hard Disk

Click Here (http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q255/8/67.ASP?LNG=ENG&SA=ALLKB&FR=0)

Cricket

04-01-2003, 07:38 PM

You can also use a zero fill utility to zero out the hard drive.

:) Cricket

ammo

04-01-2003, 09:03 PM

can't i just reinstall the os by booting through the cd-rom after the BIOS?

Miz

04-01-2003, 11:13 PM

If you're wanting to reformat/reinstall XP the answer is, yes, you can boot from, and do all the reformatting/reinstalling using the XP CD. All you need to do in the BIOS is make sure the CD drive is the first drive accessed during the boot process. After that, just read each screen as it comes up and take your time...although if you screw something up all you have to do is start over. ;)