Hello, I'm somewhat new with computers and im jsut wondering how i would go about reformating my hp pavillion zv5000 laptop, i have already backed up all my important files and im all ready to reformat i just need to know what to do first and what i need to do it, i have an application recoevery cd, a driver recovery cd, and an OS cd, these all came with my laptop, how would i go about reformating it, any help is greatly appreciated
Wojtek_K
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Jump to PostWelcome to DaniWeb Wojtek_K :D
Assuming this is XP, you should find everything you need here:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread6632.htmlIf not, feel free to ask :)
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dlh6213
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Welcome to DaniWeb Wojtek_K :D
Assuming this is XP, you should find everything you need here:
http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread6632.html
If not, feel free to ask :)
Catweazle
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That is, of course, if the 'OS CD' is actually a Windows CD and not something else. I'd not heard of regular Windows CDs being distributed with HP PCs.
Wojtek_K
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Thanks alot dlh6213, thats exactly what i needed to know, i appreciate the help
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