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Microsoft hard drive reformate

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i need to reformate my drive but its in a A++ codeing i backed up all my data on a 2 terrabyte external, and went to formate my system through the F1 function before load up but do i do from there
Aug 22 '13 #1
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Nepomuk
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Hello cgale!

When you say "the F1 function" I assume you mean you press F1 at startup? If so, which screen shows up? This can differ from bios to bios.

Generally speaking, you will need some live operating system to format a drive. This can be a Windows installation disc or basically any kind of live Linux distribution, just to name the most common choices. Do you have a disc in the drive when you start up the computer? If so, what kind of disc?
Aug 22 '13 #2
Are you trying to format C:\ ?
Insert the OS CD in CD drive and choose to reinstall OS.
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