How to format a drive which has Windows on it?

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• Unable to format D drive that has Windows XP

  Original title: format drive

  I INSTALLED win7 in c drive and win xp in the D drive. I used it for 6 months then he full of virus, the two bones do not work, I re instaled the two os in c and d drives now win xp does not work. I want to format... How can I do?  I tried to delete and format option but it doesnot work... and he asks "need administrative permision to remove... pls I help this drive out and use it as a normal player...»   Please help me

  Hi Ganeshsiva,

   

  Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

  From your description, it seems that you want to know how to format the D drive that has the Windows XP operating system.

  I'll be happy to help you. This issue could be caused because the Windows XP operating system is already installed in the drive cannot be formatted directly and must be connected as long as administrator.

  Follow the steps below and we update on the State of the question.

  I suggest you to save all the current date in the D drive and try to format the drive.

  Create and format a hard disk partition:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-pH/Windows7/create-and-format-a-hard-disk-partition

  Note: Formatting a volume will destroy all data on the partition. Be sure to back up any data you want to save before you begin.

  For all windows questions do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• How to format a drive in the GPT on Windows Vista?

  I have a disc partially formatted NTFS I want to completely format GPT, any instructions I found on how to format the drive are for Windows XP 64-bit. I have a 32-bit computer, XP and a 64-bit Vista Home Premium computer.

  With the help of GPT disks
  

  Windows and GPT FAQ

  Carey Frisch

• How to boot from the flash drive which has xp to install an OS?

  Boot from the flash drive

  How to start from the flash drive which has xp to install an OS

  the system's model of netbook rlg

  Intel Valérie mgsone

  How to install Windows XP on a Netbook using a USB flash drive
  http://www.TechSpot.com/VB/topic160906.html

  J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com

• When you try to turn on my computer which has windows vista, I get this error code '! 0 * c0190036! 535/95417 (explorer.exe)

  When you try to turn on my computer which has windows vista, I get this error code '! 0 * c0190036! 535/95417 (explorer.exe)

  Hello

  -Remember to make changes to your computer, after which the issue started?

  I would recommend that you follow these steps and check if the problem persists.

  Step 1:

  Start your computer in safe mode.

  Start your computer in safe mode
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/start-your-computer-in-safe-mode
   

  Step 2:

  If the computer starts in safe mode, there must be a third party software that is causing the problem to occur, this is why I suggest you put your computer in a clean boot state.
   
  How to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/929135
  
  Note: Put your computer in normal mode (step 7).

  Step 3:

  If you haven't already done so, I would say doing a full scan on your system.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/security/scanner/en-us/default.aspx

• Can I do... I have a lexmark x 4690 I can't connect to my toshiba which has windows 8 help please

  Are there any drivers out there that I can download to be able to connect my printer which is a Lexmark X 4690 to my laptop which has windows 8? Tried to go to lexmark.com and not help.

  Tried to go to lexmark.com and not help.

  http://support.Lexmark.com/index?page=content&ID=OS27&locale=en&UserLocale=en#IJ

  Your printer is listed here.   What is your problem with their procedure here?   For example, it is implied that the W8 should choose a driver for you.

  HTH

  Robert Aldwinckle
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• How to format a drive of type ISO 9660 instead of UDF

  How to format a drive of type ISO 9660 instead of UDF

  Hi richard2504,

  For more information, see the link and check if it helps.

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd799243 (WS.10) .aspx

• I have problems wireless on my Acer laptop which has Windows Vista. I am able to connect to my school of university network and used to connect to my home network.

  original title: Wireless on the Fritz

  I have problems wireless on my Acer laptop which has Windows Vista.  I am able to connect to my school of university network and used to connect to my home network (both are networks limited requiring a password or log in).  However, last week my computer stopped connecting to my home network (no one else has this problem with the home network).  I tried to fix the problem, but my computer says that "Wireless association failed because Windows did not receive response from the access point or wireless router."  That said also thatthe connection "(my wireless network)" has been cancelled.  This is perhaps due to a timeout or user action. »

  The only different thing I did last week was click option at my University 'connect long-term' instead of 'connect short term' to their wireless network.  Maybe who has messed up my settings?  That's what my University said of his record long term: "students, faculty and staff also have an option to easily record their computer (or other wireless devices), so that it is not necessary to authenticate each day they connect from the network wireless campus, to resources outside the University.»  However, these settings are saved on their network (I can access it online from another computer), so I think it is unlikely that he messed up my settings.

  I don't really know what the problem is.  Any ideas as to what I can do?  I don't want to reset my computer everything.

  Thank you!

  Hello

  You can view these methods:

  Method 1:

  I suggest you to disable any program of security on your computer and check if it solves the problem.

  After reviewing the question you must reactivate the security on your computer program.
  Note: Run the computer without antivirus software or firewall is a potential threat to the computer; Be sure to activate security software after completing the troubleshooting steps and after identifying the problem.
  Method 2:
  I suggest also allows you to check in SafeMode with network.
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/advanced-startup-options-including-safe-mode
  Method 3:
  I also suggest you to check the settings of the router firewall.

• I can download windows mail on my new computer which has windows 7

  in windows vista, I use Windows mail, now that I have a new computer w/windows 7, there is no windows mail.  Can I download windows mail from my old computer and insert it into my new computer which has windows 7

  N °

  Windows Mail is not a separate download; It is part of the Vista operating system.

  Use Windows Live Mail.

  For any question on Windows 7:

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/category/Windows7

  Link above is Windows 7 Forum for questions on Windows 7.

  Windows 7 questions should be directed to / stationed there.

  You are in the Vista Forums.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner

• HD is dead on my Dell Inspiron XP SP3 transferred old 4Yr no external HD files. How to move files to my new computer which has Windows 7.

  I just bought a new Inspiron desktop computer that has Windows 7 on it. Many old computer files have been corrupted, however, I was able to save many audio, video, Real Player files, PDF and photo.  I exported my FireFox bookmarks to HTML for the external hard drive.

  I can't understand how to transfer all the information from my external hard drive to the new computer with Windows 7. My level of computer knowledge is advanced beginner. I'm sorry to ask such a simple question I minor dyslexia. However the video, I look at all speaks to move from one computer to another and downloading transfer program.

  Also, I can't put music in my music files, however, once I know how to transfer to my new Win 7 computer where would I put my Real Player downloads, Favorites Fire Fox, so they find themselves in the right place. I tried the Itunes file to transfer from the external hard drive to the new computer where I had downloaded Itunes and it did not work.

  I appreciate any assistance.

  Thank you

  Angel

  You can use the copy / paste command to copy your files from the external hard drive to the folders such as Documents, pictures, videos in Windows 7.

  When you copy and paste a file, you make a copy of the original file that you can then modify independently of the original file. If you copy and paste a file to a different location on your computer, it's a good idea to give it a different name, so that you'll remember which file is new and which file is the original.

  To copy and paste a file:

  1. Open the location that contains the file you want to copy.

  2. Right click on the file and then click on copy.

  3. Open the location where you want to store the copy.

  4. Right-click on an empty space within the location and then click on paste. The copy of the original file is now stored in the new location.

  5. Select multiple files or folders

     There are several ways to select multiple files or folders.

     • To select a consecutive group of files or folders, click the first item, press on and hold down the SHIFT key and then click the last item.

     • To select multiple files or folders that are near each other, drag the mouse pointer to create a selection around the outside of all the items you want to include.

     • To select nonconsecutive files and folders, press on and hold down the CTRL key and then click each item you want to select.

     • To select all files or folders in a window, the tool bar, click on organize, and then click Select all. If you want to exclude one or more items of your choice, press on and hold down the Ctrl key and then click on the items.

  With respect to the importation of your Firefox bookmarks, see the following topics:

  Import bookmarks - MozillaZine Knowledge Base

  With respect to the importation of your music in iTunes, see the following topics:

  iTunes: on add to library, importand conversion functions

• I built a computer by using the hard drive of my laptop which has windows 7 Home premium on it and I get messages to activate windows

  Recently, I built a computer, but I get messages from windows activation; I used the hard drive of my laptop which had windows 7 Home premium top and I never had any problems with it. Can anyone help?

  Original title: validation of Windows

  >to be filled by O.E.M. power O.E.M. American Megatrends Inc.. 1101

  Based on your report, you seemed to have changed the motherboard.

  The OEM of Windows 7 versions are identical to the versions commercial full license with the following exception:

  -OEM versions don't offer any free direct support from Microsoft technical support Microsoft

  -OEM Licenses are tied to the computer first you install and activate it on

  -OEM versions allow all hardware upgrades except for an upgrade to a different model motherboard

  -OEM versions does not move directly from an older Windows operating system

  You can try the phone activation, there is no guarantee:

  How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
   
  1) click Start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4
   
  (2) press the ENTER"" key.
   
  (3) select your "country" in the list.
   
  (4) choose the option "activate phone".
   
  (5) stay on the phone (do not select/press all options) and wait for a person to help you with the activation.
   
  (6) explain your problem clearly to the support person.
   
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us

• How can I transfer stuff that are installed on my laptop Windows XP to my new PC which has Windows 8 Professional about it?

  I bought a laptop Dell XPS with Windows 8 Professional pre-installed. I need to migrate things that are on my laptop Sony Vio - who has Windows XP Professional - for the new laptop. Transfer cable that Dell sold me for employment does NOT in Windows 8... Then, how should I proceed?

  Use the Windows Easy Transfer tool included in Windows 8.  You should be able to create a USB key that you can take your XP computer, collect files and settings and then bring them to the new computer.  See here:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-CA/Windows-8/transfer-files-settings-another-PC

• Portege 3440CT: how to format HARD drive

  Hi all

  After suffering a little frustration, I decided to use the wealth of knowledge and experience which is available on the support forum.

  I have a Portege 3440CT which has been delivered to my friend a few years ago, by a company she worked at the time. When the company replaced the laptop, we were allowed to keep the old, we use very occasionally. Unfortunately, the laptop has recently experienced a failure total and irrecoverable from the original hard drive, which was not a huge setback because there was no essential data there.

  In any case, I have from a compatible spare hard drive - a Hitachi 30 GB ATA-5 / IDE 2.5 "9.5 mm 4200 RPM, Pt not ' DK23CA-30F - and mounted, but as the hard disk is not formatted the laptop does not see it is there. As I said earlier, the laptop was provided by the employer, so we are not in possession of any recovery disks Toshiba or Windows that may have been provided, the laptop was originally running Windows 98 Second edition, and the sticker detailing the product key is always on the underside.

  I approached one of the suppliers of services of Toshiba for help and they directed me to Toshiba.
  Toshiba says that the laptop is no longer supported so they directed me to a service provider, I went around in circles.

  My question is, if I bought a copy of Windows 98 SE, or Windows XP and installed on the external floppy drive, which would also include a facility to format the hard drive? I think that in Windows 98 Second edition, there was a function of FDISK. I was able to access the pages of the BIOS after looking through advice given here, I can change the order of boot with no problems

  What I request, essentially, is that now, I have installed a new hard drive, what do I do next?

  > My question is, if I bought a copy of Windows 98 SE, or Windows XP and installed on the external floppy drive, which would also include a facility to format the hard drive?

  Yes, definitely Yes! The installation of Win98or of other versions of Windows like W2K or XP provides an option to format the HARD drive before installing the operating system.
  Simply boot from the bootable CD to get this feature.

• Can I format HARD drive and reinstall Windows 7 on the Qosmio F60 without CD

  I think my hard drive is faulty on my F60 Quosmio so I want to reformat the hard drive to see if that will fix it. But I don't have the original packaging and the information with me at the moment so I don't know if it came with a windows 7 CD or not. Whatever it is, I don't have the CD.

  I found on the net that most manufacturer who deliver without CD include a "recovery partition" or "factory image partition" which you can access during startup. Anyone know if the F60 Quosmio comes with a CD or if she has this recovery partition or partition image factory? Or do you know if there is a way I can check if my computer is it?

  If you have more information about the formatting of the hard drive and reinstall windows 7 without the CD please let me know.

  Thank you.

  The laptop came with a Windows disc, because there is a Toshiba recovery disc Creator called tool which create the recovery disk.

  The recovery partition was available and it allows you to recover the laptop without the use of the recovery disk, but it does not work if the HARD drive has failed.

  Here's a nice HowTo on HARD drive recovery
  http://APS2.toshiba-tro.de/KB0/HTD1303440001R01.htm

  So, if you n t have a recovery disc and can not recovery Notepad using HARD drive recovery, then you have two options:
  -You will order a new recovery disk
  -You must install Windows operating system using a disc of Microsoft

• How to format the drive "C"?

  How to format my 'C' drive which is clear of all my files and programs? I want to sell my computer but don't want anything of mine on the disc.

  Hello

  You format the drive as part of the resettlement process.

  Do a clean reinstall of the operating system of your computer to the factory settings; State new, as it was purchased.

  But remember that nothing is definitively deleted; only the 'flag' to where the files are located is removed.

  It is a good program to use to wipe the hard drive of most of the attempts to access your information 'deleted '.

  http://www.DBAN.org/

  Then install the own.

  You can contact your computer manufacturer and ask them to send you a set of recovery disks.

  They should do this for a small fee.

  And if you have never received a recovery disk when you bought your computer, there should be a recovery on the drive Partition hard reinstall Windows how much you bought your computer.

  The recovery process can be started by pressing a particular combination of the key or keys at startup. (Power on / start)

  Maybe it's F10, F11, Alt + F10, etc., depending on the manufacturer.

  Ask them to the proper key sequence.

  See you soon.