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formatting hard drive
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Due to some windows errors i need to format my hard drive and reinstall windows XP (pro), struggling a bit at the moment any idiots guide would be appreciated. I have googled the question but not really any the wiser. I know you cant format while windows is running, even though there is a format command on C drive !! why is it there ? I have tried to boot from the disc as was recomended but all it does is load the programs up.Was going to do it through DOS but cant create a DOS boot disc as there is no floppy drive...it cant be this difficult surely !!!
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I have set the BIOS to boot from the CD 1st thing i did & no messages giving me any options
This is an XP pro disc, i think i have an XP home disc somewhere, might see if i can find it and try that
Phew , at least i was going down the right route thought it was me being a plank..
I have set the BIOS to boot from the CD 1st thing i did & no messages giving me any options
This is an XP pro disc, i think i have an XP home disc somewhere, might see if i can find it and try that
Phew , at least i was going down the right route thought it was me being a plank..