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How to reformat pc
Computers store data and operating instructions on hard disks. Formatting removes all data from these disks, which is often necessary due to virus infections or a full disk. The document provides step-by-step instructions to reformat a hard disk using a Windows XP CD, including backing up data, booting from the CD, deleting disk partitions, installing Windows to the unallocated space, and restoring backed-up data after completion.
How to reformat pc
- 2. Computers store theirdata and operating procedures on devices called Hard Disks. The process of removing all data from these disks is called (re)formatting. More often than most would like a computer's hard disk must be wiped clean, whether because a virus infection, or the disk may just be full.
- 3. 1. Back upyour data. All important data should be backed up before starting this procedure. Remember that all hard disk data will be lost when you reformat..
- 5. 2. Insert theWindows XP CD-ROM or DVD-ROM into your computer.
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- 9. 4. Press anykey. Soon after the power on self test (POST) a message similar to "Press any key to boot from CD" will appear. Press any key at this point.
- 11. 5. Press theF8 key to agree to the Microsoft end user license agreement when prompted to do so.
- 13. 6. When theprompt showing available space is shown select each field that does not say "Unallocated Space".
- 15. 7.Press d (fordelete) followed by L (no need to capitalize) to confirm partition deletion.
- 17. 8. Repeat steps6 and 7 until the only field left is "Unallocated Space"
- 19. 9. Press enterto install windows to the unallocated space, select Quick Format instead of standard. If you're reformatting to recover from error, you will want to do a Full Format otherwise your error may still exist.
- 20. 10. The PCshould restart, then select your language and local preferences when prompted to do so.
- 22. 11. When theadministrator password prompt comes up enter the desired password.
- 24. 12. All done,restore the documents you backed up before starting this procedure and re-install your applications.
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