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Husk

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How do I format my computer, FOUND THE PROBLEM
« on: February 06, 2009, 01:32:09 PM »
Ello, I've had problems with my comp and stuff. And I decided to format it.

But my mum forgot how, Off course... And I'm trying to find a guide, But there are none that are useful. Some are 3 line sentences and others just tell you to backup data, which is not what I wanna do.
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2009, 01:41:28 PM »
ok, I found a good guide, but

When I get to the Creating a partition, what number should I put for the MB?

My harddrive is 250gb
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2009, 04:39:15 PM »
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When I get to the Creating a partition, what number should I put for the MB?
That depends entirely on the reason or use for the partition you intend to create.
Unlike in the the old days, partitions are a choice not a must.
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2009, 10:09:10 PM »
I want it the same as now it is now, Without the infection  :P

Basically for games. by the way is there a way to reduce lag >.^??? without getting a better connection.  :)

Just ask if you need me to get something  ??? :-\ :-X ::)
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2009, 10:21:49 PM »
Hi...

What is your computer's "make and model" and did it come with a restore CD(s) when you purchased it?

If not, does your hard drive have a restore partition? If so, it is VERY important you do NOT do any repartitioning! :o

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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2009, 10:42:55 PM »
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Hi...

Hi

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What is your computer's "make and model" and did it come with a restore CD(s) when you purchased it?

Make and Model? I don't think it has any, just the windows setup disk and utilities

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If not, does your hard drive have a restore partition? If so, it is VERY important you do NOT do any repartitioning! :o

I don't think so, Repair Partition?

Best Regards...
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2009, 11:12:59 PM »
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2009, 11:33:37 PM »
Thanks RN

But, I don't need to back anything up. There's nothing important. I'm just looking for the steps when creating the partition, How much space to put. Well, the number I should put in
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2009, 11:51:53 PM »
Why do you want to partition the drive ???
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2009, 11:54:20 PM »
Unless you have a need to divide your hard disk into several partitions, just create one partition which uses the entire hard disk.

So the answer to your questions is the maximum number you can enter.



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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2009, 11:57:45 PM »
Quote from: Husk on February 06, 2009, 11:33:37 PM
Thanks RN

But, I don't need to back anything up. There's nothing important. I'm just looking for the steps when creating the partition, How much space to put. Well, the number I should put in

hi, it's been awhile since I've had to reformat, but can you not tell it to take the whole hd or 250,000 mb? In other words create 1
partition. hope this helps
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #11 on: February 07, 2009, 12:06:03 AM »
Hi....

Click on "My Computer." If you have a restore partition on your hard drive, it will most likely be labeled as " D:" drive and the word "Recovery" or something similar as its title. Do you see this on your system?

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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #12 on: February 07, 2009, 12:36:46 AM »
I like Computer Management in Manage to see the partitions:

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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2009, 12:52:43 AM »
 :-\

I just want to wipe everything, have 1 partition. A fresh Copy.

http://junkypc.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/screen10.thumbnail.gif

So, What amount of MB do I type
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Re: How do I format my computer, I cannot find 1 useful guide =Z
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2009, 12:56:58 AM »
That will make 1 partition with maximum size.

I believe the last little bit of 8MB is reserved for Windows bootup. 
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