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Stupid question...How do I reformat?

post #1 of 7
10/5/06 at 2:13am
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I got the Xp install disc, but I dont see any options for reformating. What do I have to do?
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post #2 of 7
10/5/06 at 2:18am
reboot--->ctrl 12---->boot from cd (assuming winxp is in drive already)--->delete all partitions---->install winxp on new partition NTFS.

Goodluck and hope you get it running. Make sure you backup everything you need before you do this.
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post #3 of 7
10/5/06 at 2:25am
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I dont need anything the Dell came with
Thanks compujoe
As long as my wireless internet works after the reinstall, i'll be happy.
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post #4 of 7
10/5/06 at 2:52am
you'll need the drivers for it to work properly after the format!
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post #5 of 7
10/5/06 at 5:18am
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Apparently the wifi wlan drivers dont come with the system. That makes sense....
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post #6 of 7
10/5/06 at 1:33pm
I reformated when I got my Dell but have since installed two desktop Dells for friends and found just deleting all the bloatware worked easier with less brain damage. Of course there's still that pesky hidden partition to take care of.
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post #7 of 7
10/5/06 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by Hemlawk
Apparently the wifi wlan drivers dont come with the system. That makes sense....
I dont think that dell ships any of the drivers along with the notebook, but its all on their website
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