Difference between revisions of "Format and Reinstall Windows"
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Sooner or later, you are bound to start experiencing technical problems, i.e. slow shutdown, frequent reboots, blue screen errors and boot failure amongst others with your PC. These are often as a result of incomplete software installation and uninstall virus infection, improper PC shut down and software crash amongst others. These are not unique and are experienced by millions of users worldwide. Nonetheless, having the right troubleshooting skills will save you money and time. Having recognized the need to format and reinstall Windows, the article explains into detail how to format a hard disk from Windows installation disc. This can be applied when installing a new copy of Windows onto a PC. Here is particularly vital to backup all the data stored in your PC since formatting a hard drive causes everything that is stored therein to get lost. This comprises of all installed application programs and device drivers. Instructions | Sooner or later, you are bound to start experiencing technical problems, i.e. slow shutdown, frequent reboots, blue screen errors and boot failure amongst others with your PC. These are often as a result of incomplete software installation and uninstall virus infection, improper PC shut down and software crash amongst others. These are not unique and are experienced by millions of users worldwide. Nonetheless, having the right troubleshooting skills will save you money and time. Having recognized the need to format and reinstall Windows, the article explains into detail how to format a hard disk from Windows installation disc. This can be applied when installing a new copy of Windows onto a PC. Here is particularly vital to backup all the data stored in your PC since formatting a hard drive causes everything that is stored therein to get lost. This comprises of all installed application programs and device drivers. Instructions | ||
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# Insert the Windows installation disc, i.e. Home or Professional edition into the CD-ROM and restart the PC. | # Insert the Windows installation disc, i.e. Home or Professional edition into the CD-ROM and restart the PC. | ||
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# Thereafter, Windows will format the hard disk and proceed with the installation process. The procedure may take approximately two hours to complete, so you have to be patient. | # Thereafter, Windows will format the hard disk and proceed with the installation process. The procedure may take approximately two hours to complete, so you have to be patient. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
