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Need to format D600
I just bought a D600 (NTFS) and I want to format the drive to remove all the extra software that has been installed. I haven't formated a computer in several years and I'm not sure what the procedure is for the D600.
Is it simply
1. format C:/
2. boot from WinXP disk
3. Install WinXP
??
- Ditto - just boot from the XP CD. However, XP will detect that you already have Windows installed, so make absolutely sure you are selecting to delete and reformat the entire drive (the drive is partitioned when it arrives from Dell), and not just do a Windows Repair/Upgrade installation.
AussieChris
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Posted October 6th, 2004 02:00
HI,
I assume you are going to reload it, boot the machine, at the F12 prompt ( the Dell splash screen with F2 to enter setup and F12 to change boot order ) hit F12 and select CD, put in the XP CD and hit enter. Follow the prompts, it will do a format and begin a reload. Answer the questions, as the defaults are for a new disk. You will have to select reload, and remove partitions. When finished put in the resource CD and you can then load the drivers. Both CD's are bootable. I hope this helps.
Regards Chris