Shoutbox

Hey this has to be a super simple thing, but I've never done it before, I'm considering formatting my hardrive, to get rid of everything on my computer.  Does this delete Windows also?  Would I easily be able to install windows again?

Anything I should know about formatting?

as long as you have a windows cd, then you can format and reinstall windows easily. you pretty much jusyt follow whats on the screen
there are not many major concerns when formatting using a windows cd

If you format a hard disk you lose everything on it yes, including Windows if that was placed on that same hard disk. You can reinstall Windows easily by just inserting the Windows cd-rom and booting from it.

Alright, I thought I would be able to do that, thanks very much.

About how long does it take to format and reinstall windows?

Probably a few hours.

If you are reinstalling windows xp make sure to call microsoft to get it re activated when you are done or you will not be able to log in windows after 30 days.

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Originally posted by [MR
]If you are reinstalling windows xp make sure to call microsoft to get it re activated when you are done or you will not be able to log in windows after 30 days.

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not necesarilly, depends on how many times the key has been used before. And if nothing gets changed in the pc the key should already work.

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Originally posted by Kryptonate

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Originally posted by [MR
]If you are reinstalling windows xp make sure to call microsoft to get it re activated when you are done or you will not be able to log in windows after 30 days.

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not necesarilly, depends on how many times the key has been used before. And if nothing gets changed in the pc the key should already work.

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well yes that is true but not always is the case.

I do advise that you back up your important software and files so u can stick them back on once reformated.