Re formatting hdd

bainofmylife · May 3, 2008

I've recentley had a few problems with virus's on my pc,in the past if mcaffe hasn't been able to remove them ive ended up re-formatting my hard drive. i installed a new copy of windows the other day but when i'd finished i noticed all the old documents and settings were there from previous installations,i was wonering how i completeley wipe the hard drive and start a fresh. Any ideas would be appreciated.Thanx

DavidGP · May 3, 2008

Hi

Boot to XP or OS cd and in the install steps is an option to delete the main C: partition, do this then create a new partition and then re-format the HD, once formatted continue with the install.

Here is graphical install steps for XP and step 5 is where you can delete partition http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp

joelsz · May 3, 2008

When you reinstalled Windows from your installtion CD, it gave you the option to install a fresh copy of Windows or to repair the one you have.
You must have chosen the repair option.
A fresh install will alert you that all files on your computer will be lost.
Once this has been done your computer should be complete reverted to its original state.
Please know that any Windows or drivers updates you have installed will have to be reinstalled.

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Re formatting hdd

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