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!

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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??

it won't let me delete it.