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Ben
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My pc is running very slow and i have a few virus`s i cant get rid of, so if i format my pc will it be like when i got my pc ? all memory back ect?

so what do i do to format my pc?

i have xp pro and a hp pc.

thanks

Ben
Drew
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put xp cd in drive

reboot pc, boot from cd rom

delete partition, create new - format - install

then start installing everything again
Ben
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22nd May 05 at 19:52   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
so i put the xp cd in , and restart my pc? what do you mean from cd rom?

and whats the delete patition and stuff about? will it come up on my screen when i start my pc up again?


i only have my laptop cd will that be ok for my pc?

the guy told me that my pc had xp built into it and i dont need any discs , i take it this is bullshit?

ta
Drew
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yeah hes talking shite, prob means your pc had xp pre installed on it

reboot, and go into set up on the reboot screen - f2 or f8 usually

change the boot sequance so the cd drive is before the harddrive

once it boots from the cd, u will understand the rest
Drew
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u have a product key for xp yeah? to reinstall it?
Ben
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a product key , i just have 2 cds that came with the laptop, both copies and say e system and a 4 digit number

or i have another cd that says advent system recovery cd rom , and it says XP Home english


???
VegasPhil
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Should be a lisence sticker on the side of the machine? Use that.

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Drew
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben
or i have another cd that says advent system recovery cd rom ,

???


not sure if these are bootable, didnt use to be, do you have an 'advent recovery floppy disc' too?
richard_syko
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Is there a blue green sticker on the back of your PC?

Got 25 numbers/letters on?

xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx
Drew
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ah didnt know the stuck the product keys on the cases
Ben
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yeh i have a product of my comp , so what do i need to do now chaps?
Drew
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what i said in the 1st post - use the xp cd, and product key on case
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he might not have been talkin shoot when he said that xp was built in on the pc as most new pc's come with the recovery software in an image on the hardrive so there are no disks needed, e.g HP pc's that i sold when i worked at staples had this feature to re-install windows all you needed to do was go into the start menu and choose the folder for "recovery" and click the recovery icon shortcut this would re-install windows from the image on the harddrive.
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I have a compaq machine. I wonder if this reinstalls programs such as Norton etc etc


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You thick bastards! Just stick the CDs in and see what haps. *shakes head*
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He may need to change the BIOS settings mind to get it to boot??

Cant you install from in windows.

It does a couple things a reboots itself.

If you havent got a clue a PC shop or mate might be an idea.
richard_syko
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Have a look here mate!

http://www.windowsxpprofessional.windowsreinstall.com/
Drew
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yes u can install from in windows, but i prefer to do it from booting up

pug nut - your in no position to call anyone on here a thick bastard, i remember your posts when u were boy racer, or whatever, asking how to remove a radio and shite like that - now who is the dim fucker....

http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=147809

had to be brought back up

richard_syko
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Drew where you bulled in school.
Drew
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me? no why?

 
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