How To Format a Computer
Using a Windows XP disc
By Mitz
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Why
should you format your computer and what does it mean?
The word Format can mean quite a few things in the world of computers. You could
format text in a word document, have a different file format, or in this case,
format the hard drive in your computer.
Sometimes you need to format to ultra clean your computer. It makes it faster,
new looking and gets rid of errors and viruses.
Windows XP disc is bootable and really does everything for you. (Well
nearly) This means that when you insert a Windows XP disc into your
computer, it should start automatically.
However before you do format a computer you should backup your data. Some
things to backup include: photos, my documents, favourites folder, emails,
all contacts, passwords and more....Go and check out
my
backup list.
Next is to make sure you have a system disk that came with your computer
for display drivers, LAN drivers, USB, audio etc. If you do not have this there
is a program called XP tools which grabs your drivers and makes them into an exe
file...It is a lifesaver.
So when
you have formatted your computer, you press on this exe file and your drivers
are restored. However if you do not want to spend money you will have to find
your computers drivers on the internet and download them.
Here is
where to find drivers.
How to Format a computer using a Windows
XP disc
- First you must put your Windows XP CD
in the drive.
- Then restart your computer.
- When it says press any key to boot from
cd, Press any key on the keyboard. (Go to step 6)
- If it doesn't ask you this then restart
your computer again.
- Go into the BIOS settings of your PC, usually by pressing the F1,
F2, F10, or maybe
the delete key. If you are not sure watch the screen at startup and it will say
"To enter setup press.......". You have to be quick and press it. If you miss it
restart again. Once you are in the bios you have to change the boot options. You
have to make your cd rom the first boot option. Save and exit.
- A blue screen will appear and you are on your
way..
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