Author Topic: Renewing my computer (Read 921 times)

Rahi · « **on:** May 24, 2007, 03:24:23 PM »

A while ago, I posted a topic called "Sound Problems" and I received no help.

Now, what I was thinking is renewing my entire computer.
I need help to do so. What I wanna do is basically remove EVERYTHING off of my computer. I want to make it out-the-box new.
Does anyone know how to do this?

VenomX · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:00:19 PM »

You're gonna have to reformat it. Make sure you have your windows XP cd with the key, thats very important. Then put all the files you want to keep onto an external harddrive (VC etc.). I'll just find you instructions on the reformat. You got FAT32 or NTFS?

Rahi · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:24:51 PM »

What are those?

VenomX · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:26:19 PM »

Right click on your C drive, and look at the File System.

Rahi · « **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:27:34 PM »

I have NTFS

Torque · « **Reply #5 on:** May 24, 2007, 04:49:36 PM »

Get your original Operating System disc that you received with your PC when you first bought it. Also make sure to back up anything you might regret deleting later on, such as drivers and stuff (trust me.. ) Keep a copy of your Key thats on your HD handy also. Just insert your OS disc and follow the on screen instructions. You can only use the Key that came with your PC 5 times so don't over use it. If you do then you'll need to call windows support through phone and have them activate it. If they ask you if the key your using is also on another computer just lie to them and say no (thats what I did ) and your in the clear.

Rahi · « **Reply #6 on:** May 24, 2007, 05:06:58 PM »

thanks Torque, you've helped me a lot

EDIT: I'm done! my computer feels brand-spankin'-new. Thanks for your help VenomX and Torque! This topic can be closed now.

Neo Anderson · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2007, 02:17:17 PM »

Your wish is my command............