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08-01-2003, 11:31 AM
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how to reformat hd running xp
I installed WIndows XP HOme Edition Upgrade a while back and i hate how slow its running i think their may be some type of virus but my norton wont work either. I want to reformat the hd so i can try to reinstall XP. How do i do this and is their a way that i cna use the upgrade disk to install XP without having to install WIndows 98 again first
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08-01-2003, 11:36 AM
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Yep. Boot from the Windows XP CD, and somewhere at the beginning of the install process you will be able to format your partitions.
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08-01-2003, 11:48 AM
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Also, if you're running XP on the machine in your signature, I suggest you add more memory. Personally, I don't like to have less than 256MB with XP.
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08-01-2003, 11:51 AM
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i have more memory that was from a while ago but anyways i inserted the Xp disk and i never get an option to format the drive is their another way to reformat like i want to delete everything thanks
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08-01-2003, 11:56 AM
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No, you do that with the XP CD. Boot from it and Windows Setup will start. Setup has to give you the ability to create/delete partitions and to format them. Try again, you probably did something wrong.
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08-01-2003, 12:11 PM
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I boot from xp disk and it gives me 3 options
1.To set up Windows XP now, Press Enter 2.To repair Windows XP instillation using Recovery Console press R 3.To quit setuo without insalling WIndows XP press F3 which do i choose or am i doing something wrong still |
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08-01-2003, 12:16 PM
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choose option one.
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08-01-2003, 12:24 PM
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Yeah, choose option one. You want to reinstall WinXP, you already said it.
And some screens later you will be able to partition and format. RJ |
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08-01-2003, 12:30 PM
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Once you choose option 1. Setup will tell you that it will reformat your HD and then it will ask you how you want to partition it. FAT32 or NTFS, and if you have multiple partitions already setup, it will ask you which one to install it on.
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08-01-2003, 03:22 PM
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thanks i got it installed i just cant get it to play sounds i had the samee problem last time i installed a few months ago but last time i had a warranty at gateway called and they helped me out this time i cant figure it out
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08-02-2003, 03:19 AM
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you nead to install the drivers for your sound card
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08-02-2003, 08:38 AM
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I installed the drivers theirs something else wrong if anyone has any ideas id appriaciate it
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08-02-2003, 10:46 AM
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Describe the problem.
If your computer isn't brand new, you might have a hard drive that may be going out.  Cricket
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08-02-2003, 11:32 AM
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Ok i reinstalled windows and before i reformatted and everything my sound card ran fine but now ive followed the Windows trouble shooting guide but it still wont make any noise. If u have any ideas id greatly appriciate them.
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08-02-2003, 11:47 AM
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Shiro Usagi
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What soundcard are you using?
What happens when you try to install the drivers? Do you get an error message? Is there a speaker icon in the systray? Speakers plugged in and powered up? Cricket
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08-02-2003, 11:56 AM
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ok your mother board may have chip set drivers thet req instaling do you have the mobo cd that came with it if not post the make and modal no hear and i will get you a link to down load the chip set drivers ie if the mobo has a via chip set you nead the latest via 4 in 1 drivers all so what sound card do you have make and modal and which drivers are you using and what vid card
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08-02-2003, 12:00 PM
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Is it a PCI soundcard or onboard sound?
If it is a PCI soundcard, then what make and model? Is it a brand PC like HP or Dell - or just a clone PC? If it is onboard, then make sure onboard sound is enabled in the BIOS. If it is a PCI soundcard, then make sure any onboard sound (if your mobo has it) is disabled in the BIOS. Try taking out the soundcard and inserting it back in. Did you install mobo drivers last time you installed XP or did XP supply all the drivers - including onboard sound? Is the soundcard listed in Device Manager, and, if so, is it flagged - conflicts - unknown devices? If it isn't listed in Device Manager, then either the Bios has not detected it or the drivers are not installed Make sure the soundcard is properly selected as the playback device in Sound/Audio in the Control Panel. Did XP detect your soundcard properly last time and supply it's own drivers or did you use the drivers from the soundcard CD-Rom? |
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08-03-2003, 08:13 PM
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its a creative labs SB! Live sound card and the mobo is Gateway 0AASNP05 from what belarc says. Its a gateway so i dunno anything else about it other then wat belarc gave me sayin
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