Reformatting ur comp

[acidic_liquid]

Does it get rid of everything buggy?
I want to get Windows XP but I want to reformat before I install it.

I just need to know how :p

[B-Funk]

re formatting will delete everything, you wont be able to start the computer with out a boot disc or a dos disk or something. but reformating always got rid of my viruses if i had one on my old computer. maybe you can get the people at a computer store to install window xp for you if you buy it from them or something.

[acidic_liquid]

So where do i get a boot or DOS disk??
:(

[stringbeans]

you dont need any kind of boot disk as long as you have your windows xp cd

just reformat, then when you're done restart the computer, go into CMOS and change the boot sequence so that its your cd rom drive first, then your harddrive... then stick the cd in and boot from the cd.. a menu will pop up and choose to install windows xp

john
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[inkster]

Originally posted by stringbeans_in_jeans
you dont need any kind of boot disk as long as you have your windows xp cd

just reformat, then when you're done restart the computer, go into CMOS and change the boot sequence so that its your cd rom drive first, then your harddrive... then stick the cd in and boot from the cd.. a menu will pop up and choose to install windows xp

john
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This doesn't always work.

ALWAYS HAVE A BOOT DISK.

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[acidic_liquid]

Originally posted by acidic_liquid
So where do i get a boot or DOS disk??
:(

I ask again :Keebler:

[Rytalin]

Originally posted by inkster


This doesn't always work.

ALWAYS HAVE A BOOT DISK.

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Always have a boot disk with a universal CDROM driver on it, as well. DOS doesn't support it without drivers.

That's the one thing that really really gets on my nerves whenever I redo my computer. I can never seem to find my universal CDROM boot disk anywhere.

[MC Hammered]

You should always have:

A DOS boot disk with a CD driver on it.

Self exteacting copy of Winzip 8.0 (fits onto a 1.44Mb floppy).

If you don't have any of the above I can supply it to you for $10 per item. :c-tard:

Note! If you have any special cards or equipment installed in your machine make sure you have a copy of the installation drivers for them made BEFORE you reformat your computer.

Unless you have a second computer with internet access handy, you will be crying once you wipe your drive and install any MS OS.

[Booey]

pop the XP disk in.. turn on the comp.. choose the option.. and it does it all for u =o)

[Pegasus]

since nobody answered the question...
to make a boot disk, go into control panel and open up 'add/remove programs' and click on the startup disk tab.
that should be fairly simple.

[Rytalin]

That won't make a boot disk with CDRom support though.

[acidic_liquid]

LOL thanks

......I'm still confused
but thanks :)

[zarlon]

I think the fact that everyone overlooked Erwin's question is pretty funny.. *laugh*

[acidic_liquid]

Originally posted by zarlon
I think the fact that everyone overlooked Erwin's question is pretty funny.. *laugh*

yeah funny, annoying and ironic lol.
That's what happens when techheads argue :p

I think I'll go to futureshop for help.

[zarlon]

Originally posted by acidic_liquid
That's what happens when techheads argue :p

Ooooh, DISS!!

[c.tard]

Originally posted by acidic_liquid
I think I'll go to futureshop for help.

no futureshop is evil!!! i swear if you bring your comp in there they're gonna hair-iss your pants off till you buy a new processor with new ram and a 19" flat screen monitor or osmething... like it'll make it all better!!

*crieS* THERE EVIL ERWIN!! NOOO!D ONT DO IT!! hehe

naw.. i'm sure there's someone you can talk to get help.. msn me.. i can ask my dad stuff and you will get your answer =P

[acidic_liquid]

OH YAH CHERYLINE!!!
I forgot about your dad lol.
I just didn't want to ask you because I ask u too much lol.

[c.tard]

haha yes my geek dad =P

just msg or something and ya! don't worry bout asking too much it's ok ie.. at least then you won't 5 ppl arguing and not answering your question!