PLEASE, I need instructions step by step on how to reformat my Hard Drive. Can you Help me?
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http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=313348\n\nStep by step from Microsoft on how to format and reload XP. The steps are the same using other MS products.
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you could just throw in a windows xp cd and delete the partitions\nthen format it back to ntfs
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okay you first need to format your drive erasing everything off of it. Then restore it from a CD. I would recommend using a program like Symantec Live State Recovery and make a base backup of it after you have say your basic progs installed or things you're always going to want. It will basically make an image of your HD and you will be able to backup from that.
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Reformat the hard drive partition on which it is installed.
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UGGGG!!! You have to be kidding. Who told you to reformat your hard drive? AS KEMMY said.. BE careful. This means unless you have your stuff saved on another disk.. you would /could lose everything. You did not explain under what circumstances you were TOLD TO REFORMAT.. \n\nGo to this URL for more info:http://www.cyberwalker.net/columns/aug02/010802.html\n\nOh yes.. did you try defraging?  or Scan disk?
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Just plug in your external hard drive, and start My Computer.  If the hard drive is properly formatted and partitioned, then it should show the drive with a new letter on the same place you will see your "C" drive.\n\nIf it does not show up then you will have to initialise the disk and format the disk for you to begin using it.\n\nAssuming everything is fine, simply drag and drop files into the new drive.  It maybe sensible to create folder and organise your data.\n\nSimply, right click on one of the files/mp3 etc and choose Open or to be more specific choose Open with and select the appropriate program.\n\nAlso before powering down your external hard drive or your computer, remember to disconnect the external drive safely on Windows.  On the System Tray, where your time shows on the bottom right hand corner.  There is an icon if you hover the mouse over it says "Remove Safely" or "Remove Hardware Safely".  Click on this and it will display the devices that are currntly connected.  Click on the entry related to the external hard drive.  If you do not do this, the hard drive can get corrupted.\n\nI lost about 40Gb worth of data by not doing this in a moment of madness.\n\nHope this is helpful.
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Don't listen to the answers below mine.\n\nFormat your hard drive.
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Don't just format your hard drive.  Wipe it using DBAN, see sources, or a similar tool.  Formatting, alone, will leave much recoverable information on your drive.\n\nAfter wiping, as the other posters have already said, format your drive and reinstall your operating system from the original CDs.
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Are you sure you want to erace your entire hard drive?\nSUGGESTION I\n1. Go to My Computer.\n2. Right-Click on the drive that you want to delete.\n3. Click Format.\n4. Check Quick Format.\n5. Click Start.\nI dont think this will work so do this\nSUGGESTION II\n1. Buy a Hard Drive \n2. Replace them
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If you want to format a hard drive , first copy the essential files in a CD. Then start fomatting any drive.  I can give you a link that deals with hard drive problems. Some hard drive problems can be easily fixed yourself by using easily available tools. I found the info at http://fixit.in useful
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To format your harddrive you will need to get a recovery disc or a Windows CD. \nNo boot disc is necessary unless you are trying to install Windows 95. \nThe recovery disc will usually come with your computer, if you dont have one, you will need to call your computer manufacturing company and order one. \nThe recovery disc and the windows CD will partition your harddrive and it will wipe out your memory and start from fresh. \nThis will kill all the viruses and other harmful agents from your computer. \nYou should get an antivirus and pest control to avoid these agents from entering your system after you reformat.
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Well u should take it to a technician, and only if they will guarantee in writing not to lose your files.  Formatting will definately lose your files.  And, also, u have to delete windows from the old drive too.
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You can use a program like CCleaner (freeware) and manually uninstall all of your programs. You can then reformat the drive. If you perform an OS reinstall, don't select repair. Reinstall the OS fresh, and that will remove everything and start over.
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formatt the whole thing and reinstall windows
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Insert your Windows Operating System disk and reboot.  Check the BIOS settings if it won't reboot.   Once you reboot, begin the installation.  When it gets to the point of WHERE, select that partition for Deletion, then allow the installation program to format the hard drive.  \n\nIf you do not have the Windows installation disk, GET ONE. \n\nGood luck
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(m)\n\ngoto the following link to format a disk step by step \n\nhttp://www.uth.tmc.edu/scriptorium/howto/format/disk.html
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reformat the hard drive and install a full version of windows 98