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Reformatting XP Pro
Name: gilly23 Date: November 30, 2004 at 20:04:41 Pacific OS: XP Pro CPU/Ram: 1800 / 512
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I want to reformat my computer running Windows XP Pro. However im not sure how to get into dos through Windows XP to type in format c: or whatever it is. Someone mentioned a backup disk i need to get, where can i get one if i need it, or what do i have to do to reformat.
Name: xyber_777 Date: November 30, 2004 at 20:14:38 Pacific
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To get the command prompt, click start, all programs, accessories, command prompt. Not sure if you could format it via DOS. I think you have to boot up either from a boot disk or from a CD-ROM before you can format the drive.
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Response Number 2
Name: per Date: November 30, 2004 at 20:18:59 Pacific
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Just boot from the XP cd and follow the directions. It will format and reinstall.
Please post back within 24 hours or I will delete the post from my follow up list. Thanks. It would be a courtesy if you would post back and let us know if the fix worked or not.
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Response Number 3
Name: raincheck Date: November 30, 2004 at 20:38:58 Pacific
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Boot up off of the Windows XP CD. The setup routine allows you to format. Depending on how the boot order is set in your BIOS, you may need to change it to boot from the CDROM first.
raincheck
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Response Number 4
Name: gilly23 Date: November 30, 2004 at 21:15:23 Pacific
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Ill give the booting off CD thing a try and let you know how i go. Thanks for your help
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Response Number 5
Name: gilly23 Date: November 30, 2004 at 22:51:36 Pacific
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What seemed to happen when i booted from cd and started going through the installation steps, that it was just going to install another xp on top of my old one. Btw i am using a different Xp to last one, will this make a difference?
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Response Number 6
Name: Misse Date: November 30, 2004 at 23:34:49 Pacific
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You can even delete/create partitions with the XP cd, so don´t give up :) I`m sure there are loads of guides to help you with the XP installation. Google!
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Response Number 7
Name: gilly23 Date: December 1, 2004 at 03:08:04 Pacific
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Thanks all for all your help. I managed to get my head around the cd. Just had to think logically. So ive done it all now, all thanks to people such as yourselves who take the time to read and answer peoples problems.
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