Comments for How to format a computer and Reinstall Microsoft Windows

Comment on Format Windows 7 by Shahnawaz

Shahnawaz — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:39:19 +0000

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Comment on Format Windows XP by pintu

pintu — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:15:49 +0000

THank you, thank you, thank you. A straight-forward website with REAL step by step instructions for non-techie people. Much appreciated!!!

Comment on Format Windows XP by catlady

catlady — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:07:12 +0000

Thank you so much! I am a 51 year old woman who is a bit “technologically challenged” and my children are amazed that I just reformatted my own computer. I couldn’t have done it without you. Your directions were clear and concise. I appreciate the help!

Comment on Format Windows 7 by Rokai25

Rokai25 — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 12:20:44 +0000

thanks for helping…thank you very much..very much

Comment on Format Windows XP by cyb3rs

cyb3rs — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:08:17 +0000

If you’ve tried all options ( 1 to 4 ), my best guess is you need new hard disk :(

Comment on Format Windows Vista by cyb3rs

cyb3rs — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:04:49 +0000

Yes, you will be able to use your key again, no worries :)

Comment on Format Windows XP by cyb3rs

cyb3rs — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:01:32 +0000

Partition magic will do the same thing, but since you format your PC, make it clean install. Use partition magic if you can’t back up your data from C & D before the format (not enough space or for some other reason)

Comment on Format Windows XP by cyb3rs

cyb3rs — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 08:59:54 +0000

Go with deleting C & D drives and recreating them. You will have the option to customize the partition size at “Step 7 – Create installation partition”. Insert 20GB for C and redo the step for unpartitioned space and create drive D. I also suggest you to use C & D partitions and not C & H. All other drives will remain as they are since you will again have C & D.

Comment on Format Windows Vista by Raslam

Raslam — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 05:09:00 +0000

i have a windows vista sp2 version in my laptop. i would like to change to ubuntu for the time being as its related to my workplace. so, im planning to format the system and install ubuntu. will i be able to activate my vista again when i reformat ubuntu to vista? or should i copy any license file from the current setup?

Comment on Format Windows XP by Vt

Vt — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:31:38 +0000

Is it good to use Partition magic software to resize the space of C & D drives.

Is using Partition magic software to repartition Drives is same as using Windows XP setup & install.