Need a detailed explanation on how to format a computer.

karlson

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Basicly i have been having alot of issues with my desktop latley and i think its time for a format.
Im usually really good with computers but not when it comes to this sort of thing.
So im wondering if someone can explain or link me to some place that explains exactly how its done.
PC SPEC incase it matters.

OS:Windows 7
GPU:Nvidia GTX650
RAM:16 GB
PSU:silver power sp-ss500
 
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Do you even understand, what formating means?

Of course you'll need to reinstall. Formating wipes all data from disk volume, that gets formated.
And you acquire windows installation media before formating, of course.

I suggest you forget about formating, if you have such questions.
Boot from windows installation media;
Goto Repair my computer/command prompt;
Execute commands (this will clean any info from your hard drive):

  • diskpart
    list disk
    select disk 0 (this is number of disk you want to clean, all info will be lost after next command, so be carefull)
    clean

Then reboot from windows installation media and install windows.
 


Wont i need to install windows 7 again ? and also how do i enter Windows installation media ?
 


You have your Windows 7 install DVD?

Yes, after a 'format', you'll need to reinstall the OS. And everything else.
 
Do you even understand, what formating means?

Of course you'll need to reinstall. Formating wipes all data from disk volume, that gets formated.
And you acquire windows installation media before formating, of course.

I suggest you forget about formating, if you have such questions.
 
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