formating will delete all files, but if u backup it 1st, u still hav ur files. lol all the programs, software, u dont hav to backup, cuz u still can find all that on the internet. but if u hav the installer, u can backup it. what is very important is ur music, document, and all important data that u save in ur com. jz copy it all into usb/pendrive. after u finish reformat ur pc, jz copy it back to ur hardisk. simple. my suggestion: create two partition. one for your OS, and one for your important data. so in the future, when u hav prob(ex. pc crash, cant start window) jz format it using the 1st partition which is your OS partition. all ur important data will still be intact. cuz its in the other partition. [url=http://rapidshare.com/files/145593490/Activate_Genuine_In_Windows_Xp.rar]activate genuine in windows xp[/url]

Last edited by Vista (2008-10-07 02:22:01)

how will i able to create two partitions?? is one partition refer to local disk (ex. local disk C <- partition 1, local disk D <--partition 2)???

Ahh i see.. my nose is bleeding on some techie grammars here.. thanks for helping me.. ^^

im using Windows XP Sp3 can i reformat to Sp2 ayt? how to back up the files so that it will no get deleteD? im gonna back up some pictures... so that it will not get deleted/...

Last edited by moonrays00 (2008-11-14 04:32:55)

[quote=unmaskedluke]yes u can. if u hav the installation cd for windows xp sp2. u can copy all the important data (pic, music, document.etc) into a usb pendrive, or burn into a cd. when u hav finished reformatting ur pc, jz copy it all back to ur hardisk.[/quote] tnx i have a cd.. what burner ill use to burn the image?

now its time to reformat ^^ [quote=akoba]yeah window formatting and fresh install is not that hard. It looks hard and scary, but in reality it's not. Just read and follow the "on Screen Instruction" . Here's the simple text instruction as i remember. lol this is just a simple tutorial . . .just simple but sometimes very helpful. While still in Windows, place your XP disk into your disk drive (sometimes a window will appear, simply close this). Simply reboot (restart) your PC while the disk is still in your drive. Reboot your PC from your Windows Disk. After restarting your machine (a few seconds wait) you should be presented with this option: Press any key to boot from CD. Simply press any key and your on your way for a fresh install of Windows XP!. ****If you did not receive this message then your PC does not have your cd drive as the first boot-up option. You have to set it up first*** Simply restart your machine and enter BIOS (this is done by pressing a key when you machine makes that weird start up noise.) The key to press will be displayed on the monitor. After entering BIOS you are looking for start-up sequence or boot options - make sure the CD drive is selected first. Restart your PC and everything should be ok. Click INSTALL WINDOWS, this gives you a fresh installation. You will be asked now if you wish to create a new partition. To begin with select the partition you already have and press D to delete. Press ENTER to confirm and then L to confirm deletion. This process will now erase everything off your hard drive. If your copy of windows xp is damaged or lost then you will need to buy an official copy. Ok lets move on... we need to create a new partition. Simply press C. Dont worry about the size of this partition, lets just get installing by pressing ENTER. Next, select the partition that we have just created by pressing ENTER. All we have to do now is select the first option available to us (format the partition by using the NTFS file system/Quick). Windows should now be installing and the screen in front of you will now look more familiar. ***Installation takes some minutes (depending on how powerful your PC is)**** so its a good time to get your product activation key ready. Your next task is to carefully enter your product activation key. This can be found in either your Windows XP manual or on the back of your PC case. Then select Typical network settings when prompted and then Windows will finish the installation. ****Windows will detect most of your hardware but you will still need most of your hardware installation disks to ensure a smooth install. **** Hope it helps and give you the idea on what you will saw on the youtube video i share Last edited by akoba (2008-10-05 08:59:16[/quote] is this the instruction? im a bit confused QUESTION: when i reformat.. do i reinstall the hardware again? im a bit scared its my 1st time to reformat... hmmm

Last edited by moonrays00 (2008-11-14 05:08:14)

[quote=moonrays00]While still in Windows[/quote] what you mean by this? while im on the desktop?

[quote=akoba][quote=moonrays00]what you mean by this? while im on the desktop?[/quote] Its on your post hy you dont know what it means. Did you write those? Anyway back to topic Wacth the video for you to have idea how it looks and how to follow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf2Ffm33DhA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOTxUEvbjLQ [b]NOTE: Do not remove the installation cd untill it finish instlling the windows XP[/b][/quote] finish reformatting it... where is my other drive?

[quote=akoba]Did you create partition during format? or not? If not you have to redo it again and choose " create partition " so you can have other drive.[/quote] i do reformat again? tsk tsk tsk

[quote=peasatbskills]DONT FORGET TO PREPARE UR COMPTER DRIVER CD...if not, u will get some trouble...haha:penguin:[/quote] hahahaha how many times do you reformat ur HD? If its factory made those drivers always stay on the system. If its DIY then you have to prepare the necessary driver for each hardware.