i want to format and then after i want to install windows 7

[Dadson Muriuki]

laptop is slow

 

[vrumor]

So, put in your Windows 7 DVD and install it. Can format it that way as well.

 

[ThatVietGuy]

You can format the hard drive during the Windows 7 installation.

Steps 6, 7, 8 - http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html

 

[SBMfromLA]

It's best to boot from your Windows DVD... get to the option to install Windows... then go to Advance Options... select option to FORMAT... then proceed to install Windows.