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A compact, practical checklist and a few troubleshooting notes to fill gaps left by earlier replies (references: , , , , ).

Before touching the drive

  • Back up everything: Documents, Desktop, browser bookmarks, email files (PST/OST), photos and any program settings. Verify backups by opening several files.
  • Record license/product keys and installer media for paid software. Note the exact PC or motherboard model and current BIOS/UEFI version.
  • Copy essential drivers to removable media now (network and storage drivers first) so the freshly installed system can get online.
  • If the system shipped with a manufacturer recovery option, use the vendor utility to create recovery discs or a recovery USB before wiping the drive.

High-level reinstall plan

  • Use the system’s supported recovery method or legal installation media tied to the machine’s license. During installation, remove old partitions if a clean start is required and create new partitions as needed.
  • After the OS is installed, install chipset/storage drivers first, then network, then video/audio and other peripherals. Install security software and apply the latest service pack for the OS (for XP that is SP3) before extensive web browsing, then run Windows Update.

Troubleshooting and common pitfalls

  • Optical or USB installers that don’t boot often mean the boot order needs changing in BIOS/UEFI, media wasn’t created correctly, or the drive/port mode (AHCI/IDE) needs matching. Test boot media on a second machine if unknown.
  • DOS-level formatting works for older FAT systems as noted, but NT-based setups (Windows 2000/XP) are best handled by the OS installer’s partition tools; command-line format attempts can fail if the wrong filesystem or drivers are involved.
  • If drivers are missing after reinstall, the motherboard/PC vendor’s support page keyed to the exact model is the safest source for drivers.

Final caution: formatting is destructive. Confirm backups and the bootability of recovery/install media before proceeding.

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Member Avatar for pcpalct

A tutorial exists here:

Hope that helps :mrgreen:

Member Avatar for THE NOTHING

A tutorial exists here:

Hope that helps :mrgreen:

THANX ILL TRY IT OUT TY SO MUCH

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THANX ILL TRY IT OUT TY SO MUCH

If you don't allready have Service Pack 2 you should download it or get a copy first ,to install before you go on the net after the reinstall because you will get nastie viruses before you get a chance to get to windows updates .

Member Avatar for Dannyboy+

Can someone help me understand how to reformat my computer?

Member Avatar for Dannyboy+

reformating my computer using windows 98 2nd edition? Anyone can help?

Member Avatar for Ooble

Easy enough:

  1. Reboot into MS-DOS mode.
  2. Type the following:
    format C: /s

    There's no going back from that - make sure you back up everything you want first.

  3. Put your Windows CD in, reboot and follow the installation wizard.
Member Avatar for viperz_d

How can I reformat drives c and d at the same time? I need the formula. Any help would be appreciated. tnx. I'm new to this site by the way.

Member Avatar for hugoeh

Can Someone Please Help Me Reformat My Cpu Its A Window Xp I Cant Afford To Pay Someone So Need Help Really Bad I Want To Clean It Out And Start All Over Like Brand New Plz And Ty

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Can Someone Please Help Me Reformat My Cpu Its A Window Xp I Cant Afford To Pay Someone So Need Help Really Bad I Want To Clean It Out And Start All Over Like Brand New Plz And Ty

this in post #2 will explain it as good as any,if you can't follow that you will need to pay someone !!

Member Avatar for WhiteRaven01

Ok look I get all the other stuff but my computer never came with a windows xp CD it was already installed when I got it. So someone for gods sake tell me how to do this without the CD.

Member Avatar for himanshu_juneja

For any issues realted with windows vista please go to <snip>

Edited by crunchie because: Removed url
Member Avatar for kidj15

I typed that code thing into the DOS screen but nothing happened. I've reformatted my computer before but a while ago and recently it just became infested with all sorts of spyware and viruses my fault. But how else can I reformat my computer?

Member Avatar for rowel

Can Someone Please Help Me Reformat My Cpu Its A Window Xp I Cant Afford To Pay Someone So Need Help Really Bad I Want To Clean It Out And Start All Over Like Brand New Plz And Ty

Member Avatar for EasyPC

This is a link to a video that helps you through the process.

Member Avatar for bobbyraw

here is my question to this ongoing saga. if u dont have a win xp cd when u format you hdd what are u going to put on it? u cannot format a hdd unless u put some type of media in aither the cd drive or the floppy. do u have any other windows cd?

Member Avatar for julo2117

how can i know what drivers to install in my pc?ireally dont know... i have formated my computer... but i dont know what driver is in my computer....

Member Avatar for crunchie

Before you decide to format, you should always have the CD that came with your pc handy.
If you do not have the CD, you will need to know exactly which motherboard you have and go to that manufacturers site and download the drivers.

Member Avatar for khakilang

Normally when buying a new computer like Dell, Compaq, Acer etc. It will definitely come with a Window CD and PC drivers. Unless you buy a clone and they did not give you the CD which you already pay for it. To format a hard disk you definitely need the Window CD. The PC drivers can be downloaded through the web from the respective vendors.

Member Avatar for Bob_180_Bob

Hi,
You say that you have already formatted you PC. If you could post that and can read this, then you must have access to another PC. Look on your motherboard and find the make and model number. It will be there somewhere just have to look for it. Then search the internet for the drivers for your board, download them and install them on your PC. When they are installed and you have a Virus protection program running with at least windows SP2 installed, you can access the internet, find a free program that will detect what hardware you have other than your motherboard and you can download drivers for that as well.
Note :- Do not access the internet with less than Windows SP2 installed and a virus protection program running,(an anti-malware program would not hurt). If you do, you will have more viruses that you could ever fix and you will need to start from scratch again.

Member Avatar for ithelp

Hi,
You say that you have already formatted you PC. If you could post that and can read this, then you must have access to another PC. Look on your motherboard and find the make and model number. It will be there somewhere just have to look for it. Then search the internet for the drivers for your board, download them and install them on your PC. When they are installed and you have a Virus protection program running with at least windows SP2 installed, you can access the internet, find a free program that will detect what hardware you have other than your motherboard and you can download drivers for that as well.
Note :- Do not access the internet with less than Windows SP2 installed and a virus protection program running,(an anti-malware program would not hurt). If you do, you will have more viruses that you could ever fix and you will need to start from scratch again.

But how do I get driver from internet, after formatting nothing works in the PC .

Member Avatar for Bob_180_Bob

You have accessed the internet to post here so you can do the same to find drivers. Quote"You say that you have already formatted you PC. If you could post that and can read this, then you must have access to another PC."
Other than that, would you like me to send you a new PC, free, with Windows 7 loaded, so that you don't have to do anything.
If so, please give me your mailing address and US$999.00 for postage.

Member Avatar for jimmy.roxas

pls help me to reformat my computer

Member Avatar for Bob_180_Bob

Hi,
Go to this site and read all about it. You have posted to an old thread. If you need more help, start your own thread and give a lot more information about your PC and the problems.

http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread55459.html

Member Avatar for dudzkei

..there's a problem..when the dialogue "press any key to boot from cd" I press key but it did not work and did not continue to the reformatting process..what's wrong??suggestion please anyone????badly nid it..

Member Avatar for crunchie

I suggest you start your own thread as no-one is going to help you hijack a thread.

Member Avatar for tgiams

can anyone teach me the steps of reformatting my pc
PLEASE........

Member Avatar for nes

step by step on how to format a pc

Member Avatar for caperjack

step by step on how to format a pc

hi take a large hammer ,hit computer twice and your own head 3 times

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