How do you do a.....

[Redmist]

complete reformat of ur hard disk. Any help appreciated, dos and donts :)

[LostInThought]

Do's:


Make sure you have a copy of the OS (you will need to license and cd key so find it first)
Make sure you backup all your work
Make sure you download drivers for your internet connection (if needed)
Get your virus/firewall software ready before you format
Save your bookmarks
Find all your software CDs before you format (office etc)
Don't forget to backup the other users work/files/folders/bookmarks etc


Don'ts


Miss out the Do's above ;)

[.: Rashid :.]

Apart from 2, 5 and 7 the above only apply for windows >,< :p

I would use a linux livecd and the installer that comes on it to reformat the hard disk...

If you wanna install windows after formatting you can always use qtparted/gparted on the disk to format or cancel the installation after the partition stage :up:

-Rashid

[Redmist]

Do's:


Make sure you have a copy of the OS (you will need to license and cd key so find it first)
Make sure you backup all your work
Make sure you download drivers for your internet connection (if needed)
Get your virus/firewall software ready before you format
Save your bookmarks
Find all your software CDs before you format (office etc)
Don't forget to backup the other users work/files/folders/bookmarks etc


Don'ts


Miss out the Do's above ;)



Ok thanks so back up all your work, bookmarks and that and then put in the reistallation cd of the operating system? Ive got about 4 cds for my dell computer, the copy of the operating system and devices and drivers for the computer. Anything else i need to know?

Apart from 2, 5 and 7 the above only apply for windows >,< :p

I would use a linux livecd and the installer that comes on it to reformat the hard disk...

If you wanna install windows after formatting you can always use qtparted/gparted on the disk to format or cancel the installation after the partition stage :up:

-Rashid

Thanks....would be useful for somebody using linux operating system :up:

[LostInThought]

True! And I didn't mention the headache of installing all your apps individually, then updating them individually on windows.

The linux version

Do:


Backup everyones work
Stick in the linux CD
Once installed, select your chosen apps and install in one go
Once installed, update everything in one go


Don't:


Install windows


Recommended


Get a mac ;)

[LostInThought]

Ok thanks so back up all your work, bookmarks and that and then put in the reistallation cd of the operating system? Ive got about 4 cds for my dell computer, the copy of the operating system and devices and drivers for the computer. Anything else i need to know?

Assuming you have the CD key for windows xp/vista. I think that is it. Especially if you have reinstallation cds, they should cover everything, unless you install your own software after, which will not be in the reinstallation cds.

[Redmist]

Assuming you have the CD key for windows xp/vista. I think that is it. Especially if you have reinstallation cds, they should cover everything, unless you install your own software after, which will not be in the reinstallation cds.

Ok........right thanks :)

*prepares for reinstall, first got to get some blank cds to save all my wanted work*

[.: Rashid :.]

Thanks....would be useful for somebody using linux operating system :up:

Haha...no its useful for you to but nevermind :p

True! And I didn't mention the headache of installing all your apps individually, then updating them individually on windows.

The linux version

Do:


Backup everyones work
Stick in the linux CD
Once installed, select your chosen apps and install in one go
Once installed, update everything in one go


Don't:


Install windows


Recommended


Get a mac ;)


Haha...good idea :D

-Rashid

[LostInThought]

Ok........right thanks :)

*prepares for reinstall, first got to get some blank cds to save all my wanted work*

Good plan!

[Redmist]

I think ive lost my internet software cd.

Damn :torture:

[Mace]

I think ive lost my internet software cd.

Damn :torture:

1. Find another computer to borrow.

2. Go to www.apple.com

3. Get a Mac

4. Plug it in

:)


But if you insist on banging your head against the wall with windows, what Internet software are you looking for? What type of Internet connection?