Computer formatting...

[WandaJean]

if anyone knows how I can format my computer, (even though I can get on the internet I am still having problems with it so I am am going to totally format C drive and D drive and start again with fresh install, btw is there a website where you can back up what you want to save???), if so can you please pm me , I have googled but I just get so much mumble jumble I don't want to totally destroy my computer, I was thinking if its not too much trouble I could give my email address and I can get some instructions/advice/help, etc. It would be very much appreciated and I do not know how I would re-pay you but I will somehow, someway, someday.
Thank You
WJ

[GoddessDigi]

Well, depends on your computer.
I know all Compaq`s have an option at the boot-up (when you see Press F-blank- for... list).
Others you need to use a CD (or 2). Insert the first one before turning it on, and follow the instructions.

[muggos0101]

Isn't it an option when you put your windows disc in?

[muggos0101]

Here is a guy with a funny accent doing it with Windows 7 http://www.top-windows-tutorials.com...windows-7.html

[WandaJean]

thanks, I have my hard drive partioned, i know how to do the C drive but not the D drive

[kanewtz]

Put the disc in....hit either F8 or F12 for the boot menu...it will ask you to boot off the CD.

Go through the steps. It will ask you which drive you want to install the OS on. You have the option to format it first.

[cheekysaver]

http://www.tune-up.com/products/tuneup-utilities/ <<i use this program to correct errors and i double it up and use CCleaner too, yes it is spelled right... the combo has made it so i don't have to reformat comps... i go until the pc dies complete over use lol

[TempletonPeck]

thanks, I have my hard drive partioned, i know how to do the C drive but not the D drive

You can format your other partition using disk management. You don't need to boot using your Windows disc.

1. Click Start, click Run, type compmgmt.msc, and then click OK.
2. In the console tree, click Disk Management.

[WandaJean]

I use Ccleaner too, thanks everyone for the help/advice....very much appreciated