I need to format the hard drive and it won't let me because the program is running.

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• Formatted my hard drive and win7 will not let me present my activation code.

  Please explain how I can accomplish this as I need activate my system...

  Greetings,

  If you have trouble activating Windows 7 you can call Microsoft to activate it by following these steps:
  1. click on the Start button and in the type of the search programs and files in: slui.exe 4
  2. press enter on your keyboard.
  3. Select your country.
  4 Select the option to activate the phone, then dial the given number and hold to a real person (no charge).

  Barbara

• just formatted my hard drive and xp wouldn't charge b/c he didn't see the hard drive. I then installed Windows 7 starter and cannot be upgraded

  I formatted my hard drive and xp wouldn't charge b/c he didn't see the hard drive. I then installed Windows 7 starter and cannot be upgraded. .

  Probably, you need to boot in the BIOS of the computer and changed on the hard drive in IDE mode, SATA, so it can be recognized by Windows XP.

  Before that you plan to replace Windows 7 with Windows XP. Have you tried to familiarize yourself with the operating system first?

  http://techingiteasy.WordPress.com/2009/08/19/for-the-former-Windows-XP-user-welcome-to-Windows-7/

  If you want to run Windows XP, you can consider to dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP. You first need to know if your computer is compatible with Windows XP. Much more modern computers are gradually support for Windows XP.

  How dual boot Windows 7 and Windows XP
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/01/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-1/

  With Windows XP installed first:
  http://notebooks.com/2011/02/17/how-to-dual-boot-Windows-7-and-Windows-XP-Part-2/

• I would format my hard drive and reinstall Windows, but have more media. How do I replace it?

  I lent my XP Pro CD to a friend and need to replace

  I want to format my hard drive and reinstall Windows.  I gave my drive to a friend and did not have the installation CD...

  I want to format my hard drive and reinstall Windows.  I gave my drive to a friend and did not have the installation CD...

  Talk to your 'friend', not us.

  haha

• I formatted my hard drive, and when I try to install an operating system, repeat me "bootmgr is missing".

  I formatted a hard drive and when I try to install an o/s he repeats to me bootmgr is missing. I tried 2 o/s XP and win7 is just does not start... and the BIOS is missing pls help.

  original title: I formatted

  Create a bootable CD using one of the two utilities listed below. The utility allows you to delete the partition so that the disk space is listed as "unallocated". Do not create a new partition, just boot from the Windows CD or DVD and let the installation process to create the Windows partition.

  -Partition management utilities-

  Partition Wizard Home Edition:
  http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html
  Note: There is also a CD bootable or versions of the bootable Flash drive:
  CD: http://www.partitionwizard.com/partition-wizard-bootable-cd.html
  Flash player: http://www.partitionwizard.com/bootable-flash-drive.html
  Among the features and functions: create partition, Delete partition, Format partition,.
  A partition resize, move partitions, Partition recovery after an accidental deletion,
  Convert the partition, partition Explore, Hide partition,
  Change the drive letter, a partition active Set, Explorer (content display) of the partition.
  Note: To complete any task use the "Pending Operations" box at the bottom left.

  Alternative to Partition Wizard (a bit easier to use, but Partition Wizard and EASUS have almost identical user interfaces)
  EASEUS Partition Master Home Edition (free):
  http://www.partition-tool.com/
  Partition software ALL-IN-ONE and the most convenient hard disk partition manager Kit
  Includes Partition Manager, Disk & Partition copy Wizard and Partition MBR and GUID partition GPT disk recovery Wizard (table) on Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Windows Server 2000/2003/2008 (32-bit and 64-bit).
  It allows users to resize/move Partition, drive system extend, copy Disk & Partition, Partition merge, Split Partition, redistribute free space, convert dynamic disk, Partition Recovery and much more.

  General fill info zero (including screenshots): http://gizmodo.com/5494427/leave-no-trace-how-to-completely-erase-your-hard-drives-ssds-and-thumb-drives

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

• I added a 128 gB microSD card to provide the space for my photos, (a second hard drive) but lightroom won't let me not import all the pictures that are already on the map. The only import option is 'copy', not 'Add '.

  I had a problem with Lightroom on Microsoft Surface 3.  I added a 128 gB microSD card to provide the space for my photos, (a second hard drive) but lightroom won't let me not import all the pictures that are already on the map.  The only import option is 'copy', not 'Add '.  I worked around this by mounting a network directory containing photos and imported from there.  Is it possible to stop Lightroom to see such a map as a camera?

  I have not tested, but it should work with Lightroom:

  http://stltechtalk.com/ultimate-Ms-surface-hack-fully-utilize-micro-SD-card/#.

  Not sure what happens if you remove the card and put in a similar SD card. I would like to test it so that you know what to expect.

• Had to format my hard drive and need SP3 for WIndows XP

  I can't get a new computer just now.  I had to format my hard drive.  Now, I can't get SP3.  However, SP3 was downloaded for Word 2002.  Any suggestions?

  Thank you, JAC

  Different Service Packs for different products: Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office Word XP (2002).

  Showing you not only where to download them from, but how to find things.

  In this case, using an Internet (Google) search engine to search for:

  Service Pack 3 for "Windows XP".

  And (if this link is clicked on it to see the results) you can see what has been found.

  It would have resulted in the first link...
  How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

  However, the second link:
  Windows XP Service Pack 3 network installation Package for IT professionals and developers

  ... is everything (a single downloadable file can be installed to).

  Download that direct link: Windows XP SP3

  Once you have downloaded and the system in question, double-click it to run it, and you go.  There are 90 + updates * after * SP3.  ;-)

• Cannot start Windows XP. How to format my hard drive and reinstall Windows XP?

  Unable to log on to Windows XP and continues to repeat the initialization. May I know what is happening to my system?

  Dear Sir/Madam,

  I can not even log in to Windows XP, this is why I am not able to access the system restore. Can I know how can I format my hard drive because I can't find all a command 'format '. The system continues to repeat opening a Windows XP session but failed. Help requested to provide your professional advice & solution.

  Yours sincerely,

  Davidaries

  Hello DavidariesGoh

  Reinstall Windows XP
  To reinstall Windows XP, try either of the following methods. If the first method does not work, try the second.
  
  Note You can disconnect from the Internet during the installation. This helps to protect you against malicious users. Method 1: Start the reinstallation of Windows XP to reinstall Windows XP by using the Windows XP CD, follow these steps:

  1. Start your computer.
  2. Insert the Windows XP CD in the CD drive or DVD drive of your computer.
  3. In the Welcome to Windows XP page, click Install Windows XP.
  4. On the welcome page in Windows installation, click upgrade (recommended) in the Type of Installationbox (if it is not already started), and then click Next.
  5. On the license agreement page, click I accept this agreement, and then click Next.
  6. On the your product key page, type the 25-character product key in the product key boxes, and then click Next.
  7. Get the updated Setup files page, select the option you want, and then click Next.
  8. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall Windows XP.

  If you completed the reinstallation, congratulations. You are almost finished. Please go to the section "after you have reinstalled Windows XP' at the end.

  If you receive an error or if the reinstallation did not finish, try Method 2. Method 2: Repair install of Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD Note if Windows XP was preinstalled on your computer, you may need the installation CD to reinstall. Contact the manufacturer of your computer to make sure that you have the CD for a repair installation.

  To reinstall Windows XP by starting your computer from the Windows XP CD, follow these steps:

  1. Insert the Windows XP CD in your computer's DVD or CD drive, and then restart your computer.
  2. When you receive the message "Press any key to boot from CD" on the screen, press a key to start your computer from the Windows XP CD.
  3. The following message on the Welcome to Setup screen is displayed:
     This part of the Setup program prepares Microsoft Windows XP to your computer: to set up Windows XP now, press ENTER. To repair an installation of Windows XP using the Recovery Console, press R. To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.
  4. Press ENTER to set up Windows XP.
  5. On the Windows XP licensing agreement screen, press F8 to accept the license agreement.
  6. Make sure that your current installation of Windows XP is selected in the box, and then press R to repair Windows XP.
  7. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen to reinstall Windows XP. After repairing Windows XP, you may have to reactivate your copy of Windows XP. For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
     310064 how to fix Windows XP Setup problems when you upgrade from Windows 98 or Windows Millennium Edition

  If you completed the reinstallation, congratulations. You are almost finished. Please go to the section "after you have reinstalled Windows XP' at the end.

  If you receive an error or reinstallation did not finish, unfortunately, this article did not resolve your problem. For your next steps, you can ask someone you know for help. Or, you can contact Microsoft Support to help you resolve this problem.

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  After you have reinstalled Windows XP after completing reinstallation, perform the following final tasks.

  Note You can also turn on the firewall in Internet Explorer. For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  283673 how to activate or turn off the firewall in Windows XP

  Reinstall Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has been installed on your computer until you have reinstalled Windows XP, you must reinstall SP2. If you do not have already reinstall SP2 with Windows XP in the previous section, use one of the following methods to reinstall SP2 now. To order Windows Service Pack 2 on CD, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/updates/SP2/cdorder/en_us/default.mspx

  For more information, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322389 how to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

  Reinstall all Windows updates after reinstalling Windows XP, you must reinstall all updates to Windows also. To reinstall Windows updates, visit the Microsoft Web site at the following address:

  http://update.Microsoft.com

• I need to format my hard drive. Do I need to uninstall CC

  Hi all

  Currently using Adobe CC on my laptop Windows 7 Professional. The problem is that I have a problem with the laptop, which means I need to format the hard drive and reinstall.

  The question I have is: do I have to uninstall Adobe CC and the programs I already downloaded. Or I can just connect back to my CC account and re-install?

  If you are able to log out of your CC account until you should not have a problem logging in return and resettlement

• I need to format my hard drive

  It won't let me because it says sound using windows but I can not restart from the disc so I can't uninstall anything and when I try it also says invalid drive: / i. it is the design of the worst system ever, If they weren't so money based God dam I might actually be able to get something done. Greedy MF

  Hello

  and if you have posted your question giving the details of the operating system, this disk you use, etc, without the use of this shouting, we can help you more

  and you're wasting your time and ours because it is NOT microsoft

  These are public forums, facilitated by microsoft

  We give free help in our time free owm

  You cannot format the hard drive from a windows running!

  You must start the computer from either manufacturers recovery disk or microsoft dvd to format and reinstall vista

  to boot from the dvd drive to be able to you will see a way to get into the bios Setup at the bottom of the screen or command menu start

  It would be F2 or delete etc to enter the BIOS or F12 etc. for the start menu

  Change boot order it do dvd drive 1st in the boot order

  http://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/change-boot-order-XP-Vista/

  and read this

  http://www.theeldergeek.com/Vista/vista_clean_installation.html

• I reinstall CS4 after failure of hard drive and everything works except Acrobat 9 Pro. I am running Yosemite. on iMac. I reinstalled Acrobat but when I open I only get Word to Acrobat in the finder without options and it does not open.

  I reinstall CS4 after failure of hard drive and everything works - photoshop, Indesign - EXCEPT Acrobat 9 Pro. I am running Yosemite on iMac. I reinstalled Acrobat from the disks, but when I open I get that Word to Acrobat in the finder without other menus - the application does not open. As a first step, I get an error message.

  Acrobat has detected there are missing components

  Adobe Pdf Finder

  Adobe PDF Viewer plug.

  What is the cause? If yes where can I get.

  I tried to uncheck the boxes, but no difference.

  Is this or an activation problem

  Thank you

  K
  

  Hi Kate,.

  Acrobat 9 is not supported on OS of Yosemite.

  You could face compatibility problems.

  Kind regards
  Rave

• I had to format my hard drive and now I need a video controller (VGA Compatible)

  I have a PC laptop Toshiba Satellite A105-S4334

  I am running Windows XP with SP 3

  I had to reformat my hard drive.  I used the disc that came with the laptop but I can not use both screens for presentations.

  He says I need a video controller (VGA Compatible) but I can't find it on the Toshiba site or the site of Microsoft.

  Where can I get good video controller (VGA Compatible)?

  Hello

  I suggest you according to the question in this forum and check if that helps:

  http://forums.Toshiba.com/

  It will be useful.

• I need to format my hard drive. How can I reload my Windows Vista? Have HP Pavilion dv6000

  Problems with the laptop. I would like to format the hard drive, but I have no disk Windows Vista. Help?

  You are the very welcome, Leon.

• I want to format my hard drive and reinstall windows. How can ensure me that I can reuse the product key?

  I have a situation where my PC seems to be compromised by a virus or similar thoughly.
  I want to perform a low-level format low-level the disks and start over. However, I have a single windows license and I'm afraid that if I do the format I am unable to reinstall it with my product key (as it is already registered).

  Can someone advise how I de-register my copy of windows and retrieve the product key, so I can install it again as a new copy?

  (I don't want to use the options panel, as they appear to use some sort of system image stored on the machine. As far as I know, that the virus hide. It has already been proven extremely resistant to any attempt to restore my anti virus.)

  You can reactivate simply by phone:

  Activate Windows 7 manually:
  1. click on start and in the search for box type: slui.exe 4

  2. press enter on your keyboard

  3. Select your country.
  4. Select the telephone activation option and brace yourself for a real person.

• I want to format my hard drive and install vista dvd. What should I do?

  Never done this before any help appreciated.

  I ran format c:\ and attempted then just install windows vista. I had a lot of problems starting etc. Can someone tell me exactly what I need to do? I have format it then create partitions or just intall windows after formatting?

  Help?

  Boot from the Vista CD and follow the prompts to install the operating system. It will be
  guide you with formatting and partitioning (unless you have a desire for a
  specific partitioning strategy, let the software guide to default values your
  choice.
   
  Go here:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/install-reinstall-uninstall
   
  for orientation
   
  "jeff_polton" wrote in message news: ec0512a7-c1c4-4aa7-b394-be4e19aaf761...
  > Never did this before any help appreciated.
  >
  > Format c:\ ran and attempted then just install windows vista. I have
  > had a lot of problems starting etc. Can someone tell me exactly what I have
  > do? I have format it then create partitions or windows just intall
  > after formatting?
  >
  >
  >
  > Help?
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