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How To Format Ur PC

Formatting and reinstalling Windows XP involves: 1. Booting from the Windows XP installation CD and deleting any existing partitions. 2. Creating a new partition and formatting it using the NTFS file system. 3. Installing Windows XP to the newly formatted partition. 4. Reinstalling device drivers, running Windows Update, and reconnecting to networks after installation is complete. The process erases all data on the hard drive.

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How To Format Ur PC

Formatting and reinstalling Windows XP involves: 1. Booting from the Windows XP installation CD and deleting any existing partitions. 2. Creating a new partition and formatting it using the NTFS file system. 3. Installing Windows XP to the newly formatted partition. 4. Reinstalling device drivers, running Windows Update, and reconnecting to networks after installation is complete. The process erases all data on the hard drive.

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How to format ur PC

Formatting and Installing from the Windows XP CD


1. Step1
This section explains how to reformat a drive from the Windows XP installation CD. This can be used when
installing a fresh copy of Windows onto a computer. Here it is especially important to backup all of your important
information because upon formatting you will lose EVERYTHING that used to be on the drive. This includes all
applications and device drivers, so you must back up everything you can.
2. Step2
Insert your Windows XP installation disc into your CD drive (Home or Pro--it does not matter).
3. Step3
Now as you computer boots a little more it will say “Press any key to boot from CD...” press a key to do so.
4. Step4
The CD will load up a blue screen and then spend a while loading files it needs. When it is finished it will list a few
options, mainly “Press ENTER to set up Windows XP.” Press Enter or Return.
5. Step5
Now you will be at a screen to select where to install Windows to. This is where you can delete old partitions and
format drives. The box in the bottom half of the screen shows all your drives and the partitions that exist on them.
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to highlight your “C:” partition and press the 'D' key (if all that shows up is
“Unpartitioned space” and you have no C: or D: partitions, skip this step). On the next screen press the 'L' key to
finalize deleting the partition.
6. Step6
Now you are back on the screen to choose where to install Windows. The box on the lower half of the screen should
no longer show a partition but simply have an entry “Unpartitioned space xxxxxMB.” Select this with the arrow
keys and press the 'C' key to create a partition on the drive. The next screen tells you the minimum and maximum
sizes the partition can be and lets you pick the size. The default size is the maximum, but double check that the
number entered is the maximum and hit enter.
7. Step7
Now you will again be back at the choose where to install Windows screen. But this time you will have a partition
that looks something like this “C: Partition1 [New (Raw)]xxxxxxMB.” Highlight this entry and press enter.
8. Step8
The next screen lets you choose which file system to format the drive with. Choose NTFS as it is faster and more
secure. If the drive is brand new and has never been used before then use one of the options that ends in “(Quick).”
Or, choose one of the lower down options. Use the arrow keys to select the proper one and press Enter or Return.
9. Step9
From here you are all set and the installation of Windows will proceed starting with a format of your drive. This will
take a while (over half an hour) so you can take a little break.

Method 2:
Reformatting Your Computer Using Windows XP

Reformatting your Windows XP computer will erase everything on your hard drive and reinstall the operating
system. To avoid losing your data (documents, pictures, music, etc.), you will want to backup your information
prior to reformatting. See the ITS Help Desk Personal Data Backup Support Center for more information. After
you have reformatted your computer, you will need to reinstall all of your personal data, as well as any software
products you may use (for example, Microsoft Office, iTunes, Symantec AntiVirus, etc.).

Reformatting your Windows XP computer has three main parts:

 Reformatting the computer from your operating system CD.

 Reinstalling the drivers that came with your computer.

 Running Windows Update to reinstall all security updates and patches.

Please contact the ITS Help Desk (384-4357) prior to reformatting your computer if you have questions about
any of these processes involved.

NOTE:  If you have a network connection, please unplug from the network before starting installation.

1. First, make sure that your computer is set to Boot to CD.  This is a different procedure depending on your
computer.  When your computer first boots look for an option to enter the BIOS settings.  Under the BIOS
settings find the "Boot Order" and make sure the CD-ROM is set to boot first.  If you have any problems with this
please contact the ITS Help Desk at 319-384-HELP.

2. With the Windows XP CD in the CD-ROM drive, save your BIOS settings and exit.

3. If you've done everything correctly you should be asked to "Press Any Key to Boot from CD".

4. After installing the necessary setup files, Windows XP will display your partitions.  Delete any existing
partitions by selecting the desired partition with the arrow keys, press D to delete and then L to confirm the
deletion.
5. You should now have only one option, "Unpartitioned Space".  Press Enter to install Windows XP to the
unpartitioned space.
6. When asked how you would like to format the partition, select "Format using the NTFS file system".
7. After the partition is formatted, Windows XP will begin installation.  The computer will reboot.  While the
computer is rebooting, please do not touch any keys.  From now on the screens will look like the following:

8. Enter your product key.  If you purchased Windows XP from the IMU Bookstore, the product key will be
located on the back of the sleeve your CD came in.  If you are reformatting using a Windows XP CD that came
with your computer, the product key may be located on a sticker somewhere on your computer case.
9. When asked for Network Settings, choose "Typical Settings".
10. Windows XP will now complete installation.  Upon completion you will need to re-install the drivers for your
hardware (Modem, Sound, Video, etc).  Many PC companies such as Dell, Gateway, and HP will include a "Driver
Installation CD" with the computer.  Simply insert the CD and follow the instructions.  Otherwise, you can
download current drivers from many manufacturer's support web sites. If you have any problems please contact
the ITS Help Desk at 319-384-HELP.

11. Next turn on the Internet Connection Firewall.  Instructions to turn on the Internet Connection Firewall can
be found here.

12. Reconnect your computer to the Network.

13. Run Windows Update by opening Internet Explorer,  then clicking on Tools -> Windows Update.  Follow the
on-screen instructions for installing critical updates.

14. Restart your computer.

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