Author Topic: Need some help reformating my laptop with XP pro (Read 8681 times)

RRobar · « **on:** October 09, 2003, 08:40:29 PM »

Ok something got majorilly fucked on my laptop today at work. Nothing seemed to work for fixing it so I decided to reformat. I went through what I thought would do it. But it seems it just installed another copy of XP on the c: drive. I have only one partition. How can I get it to completely reformat? Quick help is much appreciated. I need to get it back online for work tommorow. Then I can dump this goddamn windows crap for my mac!

rabhan · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:42:12 PM »

why dont you try to do a system restore?

if you get in a real bind, you can call me, PM for cell number.....

oh yeah, get norton ghost on that machine!

RRobar · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:48:52 PM »

System restore? why?
I have all I need off the Laptop just want to start over. I don't have a phone when the PC is located.

I actually had ghost. But it's been along while since this HD had a good reformat. WHen I installed XP pro a few weeks ago I just did an upgrade. The last few days it has been giving me fits recognising hardware.

rabhan · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:51:26 PM »

load the cd, procede with a format, then load the new os on that partition. blam! thats it.

RRobar · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:51:57 PM »

sorry I tried a system restore said it couldn't do it. I just figured out what you were asking.

rabhan · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:56:02 PM »

i really like system restore for fixing problems, it is basically a registry backup.

RRobar · « **Reply #6 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:56:35 PM »

Quote from: Rabhan on October 09, 2003, 08:51:26 PM

load the cd, procede with a format, then load the new os on that partition. blam! thats it.

This where I am getting pissed I see no option to reformat. Right now I am at the set up and it
1.to set up XP on the selected item, press enter
2.to create partition in the unpartioned space, press c
3. To delete the selected partition, press D

I have seen nothing to reformat that partition. what am I missing?

rabhan · « **Reply #7 on:** October 09, 2003, 08:57:53 PM »

if you select (1), does it ask you to format the drive?

RRobar · « **Reply #8 on:** October 09, 2003, 09:05:01 PM »

No it says:

You chose to install XP on a partition that contains another OS. Installing XP on this partition might cause the other OS to function improperly.

it then says you should partion the drive (in so many words)

Then gives 2 choices
1. to continue setup using this partition, press C
2. to select different partition, press esc.

RRobar · « **Reply #9 on:** October 09, 2003, 09:08:55 PM »

I selected choice 1. It then said that there was an existing windows folder. If I wanted to continue and delete press...

Ithink this is it, I don't remember seeing this choice before.

I'll PM you John if your going to be on for a bit.

rabhan · « **Reply #10 on:** October 09, 2003, 09:13:43 PM »

just up tracking my LOS from last night, should be around, may not be refreshing the page that much, your best bet is to call me, but still can pm if you prefer.

RRobar · « **Reply #11 on:** October 09, 2003, 09:14:17 PM »

I'm not sure if that was it. Seems like it would take a long time to reformat. We'll see I guess

RRobar · « **Reply #12 on:** October 09, 2003, 09:44:59 PM »

Damnit!!!!!! That didn't do it. Fuck windows!!!!! I can't wait to rid my self of this crap!!!! sorry I need to vent. WHy does it not ask to reformat the drive?

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rabhan · « **Reply #13 on:** October 09, 2003, 09:52:33 PM »

i dont understand how it can install itself on a partition without formating it first, that is part of the install process. why dont you delete the partition and then recreate it. that way it should format it.

RRobar · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2003, 10:10:37 PM »

it won't let me delete it.

rabhan · « **Reply #15 on:** October 09, 2003, 10:12:01 PM »

what error do you get?

RRobar · « **Reply #16 on:** October 10, 2003, 02:15:04 PM »

All set now. I had to use another XP pro disc but it's working now. I just need to load a bunch of programs now. Oh well I'm still switching to a mac!

rabhan · « **Reply #17 on:** October 10, 2003, 02:42:26 PM »

ghost that shit once you finish, you wont have any instal probs again

RRobar · « **Reply #18 on:** October 10, 2003, 03:19:41 PM »

Yeah, I have toreinstall Norton Systmem works. Norton Ghost is on that. I guess I'll start using it.

Cooker · « **Reply #19 on:** October 10, 2003, 04:46:38 PM »

delete the partition then create it again. will only let you do that if you boot to cd. if you boot to the c drive then it will not work.

you cannot delte the partition that is currently active..

rabhan · « **Reply #20 on:** October 10, 2003, 06:30:37 PM »

exactly

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