When I boot windows to install a fresh copy there is those options , What is the difference between both?
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HDD quick format just erase the boot sector of HDD and normal format is erase all of HDD and repair some error has found.
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Installing new Windows will (in most cases) require you to install all other software again.\nSo, you need to install this software again over the old version.\n\n\nXLMan
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if you are installing Microsoft XP, there is an option during installation to reformat your harddrive before installing the new operating system.  In fact, almost all operating systems will give you an option to erase all existing data on a drive before installing.  This option is typically the "Format" option.  Good Luck!\n\nThis page also has a lot of information pertaining to your question:\nhttp://www.cyberwalker.net/faqs/how-tos/reinstall-faq.html
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If you have the Windows CD provided with your computer (or one you bought yourself), turn on the computer, let it boot, put the CD in the drive then restart.  The computer should boot from the CD and you will be able to reformat your drive using either a "quick" or "normal" method with the NTFS option, I honestly don't know what the difference is but I use the normal option.  Once that is done you will be able to reinstall Windows.\n\nThat was assuming Windows XP.
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No the activation process logs that disk to that perticular computer also you get the benefits of security up dates and other very vital notifications the other thing is microsoft now know what OEM disks are genuine and which are copies you'd be better and safer toget the original when my system crashed it cost me £30 to have it sorted and the disk to go with it £60
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The absolute BEST way to ensure your data doesn't go to the next person that gets your computer is to completely re-format and re-install your OS.  with your (I'm assuming) Windows install/recovery disk that came with the computer, restart and  hit the F12 key while it's still in BIOS (The first screen you see when you turn your compputer on).  Windows is pretty user friendly, and the clean install process is fairly self explanitory from this point on.
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You need to boot from the DVD. However, you'll want to note that in so doing, you'll want to make sure you backup any essential PC stuff.\n\nAlso, the DVD may well assume that the Windows partition on your PC either doesn't count or doesn't exist, and may want to overwrite your current hard drive with its own stuff -- wiping out your Windows stuff. \n\nREAD THE ****ING MANUAL! Follow the install directions on the Suse site verbatim for creating a dual-boot system! Otherwise, you will destroy your Windows install and all your data!
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let your current version of windows load then put in the new windows cd and select upgrade
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bootin is the same as startup. a bootable cd is one that can start even without an operatin system installed. thats why u need bootable cd for new operatin systems to install.
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Why was the choice made to use the System recovery CDs that came with your PC vs. the System Restore option?\n\nIn most cases the "System Restore" will restore your PC to the point that it was last updated or new software was installed.\n\nTime and disks requested depends on what needs to be recovered/restored. Normally you put in Recovery disk 1, a complete restore might ask you to insert the next disk, and so on.\n\nSo, it is not normal for your system to ask for the same disk over and over again, unless it wasn't able to do what it suppose to do.\n\nIf running, Windows 2000 or XP and still are having problems after running the Recovery disks. Try to cold boot the system and press the F8 key, as soon as you turn on the PC, to start the PC in Safe mode. Then click Start>Help and support>Select "Undo changes to your computer with System Restore".
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First of all installing an OS without a proper purchase is called "Illegal". Secondly, chances are that whoever "built" your machine used a personal copy of the OS. Back in the good old days this was fine and dandy. However, Windows now implements two security measures to ensure you are running a legitimate copy - 1. The normal installation key 2. Windows Activation. You do also mention this is a laptop - well more interesting news for laptop specific installations. An "OEM" Windows installation is a bit different when installing than a typical desktop rig. The blank screen might be as simple as the disc used for the install contained corrupt data - or - as complex as you trying to "hack" your laptop in a wrong installation sequence. Installations on laptops are very specific so pay attention - obviously your buddy wasn't. My advice to you - go out and spend the $100 for a true Windrows disc and install it using the following sequence.\n\n1. When you boot hold down F10 or F12 to get into BIOS.\n2. Make sure you boot sequence has the first boot device set to CD ROM\n3. Load the disc.\n4. Don't let anybody grab your Windows disc.\n\n--> Yea we all have to pay once in a while - this is hardly a loss considering your probably going to download the universe anyway. We ALL pay our dues. Good Luck.
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Get your Windows disc or your system restore disc. Based on what manufacturer you get.  If you have a system restore disc, just follow the directions on the disc.  \n\nIf you have a Windows disc, you will have to make sure to boot to your CD-Rom Drive.  Then you will want to follow the On-Screen Instructions to install windows.  For more information contact your manufacturer or just google "Installing WIndows"
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Free trial of what?  If it is the operating system, you are likely going to have to do a system restore back to before you installed the new OS.  It may not let you though, that would mean that you would have to re-install the old operating system from the CD, if you have it.  It may or may not let you do it with the new one running, you might have to set it up from MS-DOS during the boot-up, or just restart the computer with the old OS CD in the drive, it may start on it's own.
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The ugly truth is if you want the computer to run like it was new, you must return it to a like new state. This means reformating your hard drive and reinstalling windows, or using the system restore disk that came with your system. Over time Windows systems just get bogged down and get slower. Things like you suggested are helpful sometimes, but a good format and reinstall is sort of the cure all. It is however a bit labor intensive. If you do reformat, you may want to concider recombining your hard drive into one partition. The advantages of partitioning your hard drive into smaller logical drives are negligible these days. If you’re not ready for this yet, one additional think you may want to check is what programs are starting up when your computer starts. There are many places where these little apps like real player, hardware monitoring programs, Windows Messenger, etc hide and use your computer resources. You may want to consider adding another 512 of ram too, it may help your computer to not rely on free hard drive space as much.
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You can reload Windows XP over current install. You just need to boot off disc. When it asks you what directory to load it on select c:. It will say a windows install already exist, do you want to install anyways, select yes. It will reinstall windows all you files will still be there, but you will have to reinstall all your applications.
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http://yanswers.blogspot.com/2006/10/windows-reinstallation.html
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You should be able to unistall the old one. If they were windows, it should ask you to overwrite the old version.