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10-08-2003, 06:39 PM
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reformatting
I've had my computer for a bit now and it's starting to piss me off. So by my nature I want it to die How can I wipe my hard Drive clean so I can reinstall windows? I have XP. Also I have two partitions one with the operating system and the other with all my different saved files such as mp3's and videos. When I do this will I loose my MP3's and crap?
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10-08-2003, 06:50 PM
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boot with the xp cd and chose setup when it detects the old instal select deleat partition then make a new partition and format with ntfs then instal windows your data partition wil be fine
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10-08-2003, 06:52 PM
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if you could give us a littel bit more information, its possible we can help you correct any problems you may have with going to that extream.
xp is a good system and a easy one to fix problems with |
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10-08-2003, 06:52 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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If you have a genuine WinXP CD and not a restore CD, just set the first boot device to the CD-ROM in BIOS and boot to the WinXP CD. The WinXP installer will take over, just read the on screen instructions. You'll eventually come to a screen that asks you what you want to do. Just make sure you only format the c: partition and don't format the partition with all your data..
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10-08-2003, 06:54 PM
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You can do a clean install with your XP disc. And yes you will lose everything. If you want to save anything, burn it to a cd, if you have a burner.
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10-08-2003, 06:54 PM
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damn that was fast thanks I dont' feel like going threw all the stuff that's goin wrong I'd just find it easier to reformat I dont' have anything improtant on my computer so it's no big deal.
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10-10-2003, 06:07 PM
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What if you have a linux distro...if I only reformat my C drive, will grub still work or do I need to reformat everything but my files drive?
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