I want to delete information on a dvd and start from scratch

I tried to use a clean DVD but find that it has been formatted what I do I can it unformat and how

Its rewritable unless you can't

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  • How it delete and start from scratch?

    All I want to do is clear on my computer and restart from scratch. I have all my records, but he said not how to this in the instruction manuals... only includes restoration at some point and I don't want to restore. How it delete and start from scratch? I've saved my files to an external hard drive.

    If you are sure you want to do this - and it of a radical step, is generally not necessary - you potentially have two choices.

    In addition to your data, make sure that you have saved the downloaded installation files and their activation keys, as appropriate.

    Some computers manufactured by large OEMs have a hidden partition to "restore" that will allow you to restore the computer to its "fresh from the factory" State.  Alternatively, the manufacturer may have provided a 'recovery' or 'restore' CD/DVD which will accomplish the same thing.  One of the important side effects: test facilities of things like antivirus applications will install but not triggered because the trial period had been used.  You must uninstall these completely (using the "removal tool" provided by a / v manufacturer) before installing a real a / v application.

    On the other hand, you can have a genuine Windows XP install CD, although these are rare.  If that's what you have, you want to do what is called a "clean install".  Don't forget to install your device drivers after the Windows Installer is finished (card mother/chipset, network card, sound card, video card, etc.).

    http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
    http://www.theeldergeek.com/xp_pro_install_-_graphic.htm

    In both cases, after Windows has been installed, the first thing we do is go to Windows Update and install all critical updates.  Then you can install all the applications you have installed after you purchased the computer.  They must be installed from the original media (a downloaded Setup program that you have registered or a CD/DVD).  If none of these applications are Microsoft applications, return to Microsoft Update and get updates critical for these applications.

  • I want to completely empty my computer and start from scratch, but now my computer will not read the disk drive or the usb ports

    Help with my computer of dumping

    I have windows xp and I want to completely empty my computer and start from scratch, but now my computer will not read the disk drive or usb ports. How can I do this without the disc?

    If there is anything physically wrong with your hard drive, you can use Darik Boot and Nuke (DBAN aka) to make a scrub of the security of your HARD drive. Glance to download here.

  • What is the best cleaning of utility software? I want to delete all my files duplicate and unwanted files... Microsoft has a?

    I want to delete all my duplicate files and also unwanted files.
    I'd also a utility to be able to see all my files grouped by type, such as backup software included when you by an external hard drive.

    I would like to increase my system performance.  I tried NoClone online... He cleaned up a lot, but I don't feel confident about obtaining software from the internet.  I went to Micro Center and they told me to get a utility software Performance... I really don't know what to get

    Hello

    Here are several free utilities and they have all their benefits and their methods.

    Auslogics Duplicate File Finder is the MD5 search engine that allows you to find duplicate
    files content, without worrying other matching criteria. It would be useful, for example, when two
    identical mp3 tracks or video files have different names
    http://www.Auslogics.com/en/software/duplicate-file-Finder

    find and delete the duplicate - free
    http://www.easyduplicatefinder.com/
    Versions Installer and Portable

    Search files in doubles or similar - even binary - free
    http://www.Joerg-Rosenthal.com/en/antitwin/

    quickly find all the files in a folder and its subfolders - free duplicate
    http://www.Mindgems.com/products/fast-duplicate-file-Finder/fast-duplicate-file-Finder-about.htm

    Duplicate File Finder software (pictures, mp3, iTunes)
    http://www.Moleskinsoft.com/

    ===================================

    Cleaning utilities:

    CCleaner - free - configurable as well
    http://www.CCleaner.com/

    WiseDiskCleaner - free
    http://www.WiseCleaner.com/download.html

    I hope this helps.

    Rob - bicycle - Mark Twain said it is good.

  • I accidentally deleted all my settings and the apple iphone 6 s ID. Now I have to activate my phone and start from the beginning. But I don't have my EA sim with me right now and cannot organize any sim EE. How can I activate my phone without sim card?

    I accidentally deleted all my settings and the apple iphone 6 s ID. Now I have to activate my phone and start from the beginning. But I don't have my EA sim with me right now and cannot organize any sim EE. How can I activate my phone without sim card?

    Sorry, but you can't activate an iPhone without a SIM card installed. It is simply not possible to do.

  • I received a new office of my in-laws and I want to delete all their personal data and to start from scratch without delete what anyone essential to the operating system.

    original title: delete old files / customize in new computer

    I received this great office of in-laws and I want to remove all their stuff and start over... but not to delete what anyone essential to the system. I can't get explore 9... do not know why.

    I also want to know if I need to set up a network or something for my laptop and desktop computer can interact? I want to be able to print from my laptop without connecting to the computer via the USB port.

    Any advice?

    Your message was clearly not your comments to Microsoft Answers web site, so I moved it on the Feedback forum to "Install, upgrade and activate" windows forum.  Please return to your message, click the button change under it, change the menu Windows Version dropdown to indicate which version of Windows you are using, and then click on submit.  People can help better if they do not have to guess your version of Windows.

    Your best bet is to reinstall WIndows from scratch using the original Windows installation kit or factory restore disks supplied with the PC when your purchased people.  If she did come with a restore or the Windows installation disk drive, it came with a partition on the hard drive and the software to allow you to create the restore disks yourself.  Which will ensure that none of their remains.

    If you want to share data or peripherals between two PCs, you will need a LAN.  If you have internet access, then you already have a local area network.  Your ADSL access may or may not have a router provided with the equipment to access, but if it isn't you can easily add a.  The Knowledgebase Microsoft have some tutorials that describe how to configure a network home.

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    How can I delete email messages on iphone and mac at the same time?

    Use an e-mail provider that uses the IMAP protocol.

  • How to delete everything in my computer? I want to start from scratch.

    I want to erase all the information in my pc, because my computer is slow

    You have an installation disc?

    You can follow these steps to clean your pc:

    Shenan Stanley tips: will probably want to clean this machine...

     

    Search for malware:

    Download, install, execute, update and perform analyses complete system with the two following applications:

    ·                                 MalwareBytes (FREE)

    ·                                 SuperAntiSpyware (FREE)

    Remove anything they find. Reboot when necessary. (You can uninstall one or both when finished.)

    Search online with eSet Online Scanner.

    The less you have to run all the time, most things you want to run will perform:

    Use Autoruns to understand this all starts when your computer's / when you log in. Look for whatever it is you do not know usingGoogle (or ask here.) You can hopefully figure out if there are things from when your computer does (or connect) you don't not need and then configure them (through their own built-in mechanisms is the preferred method) so they do not - start using your resources without reason.

    You can download and use Process Explorer to see exactly what is taking your time processor/CPU and memory. This can help you to identify applications that you might want to consider alternatives for and get rid of all together.

    Do a house cleaning and the dust of this hard drive:

    You can free up disk space (will also help get rid of the things that you do not use) through the following steps:

    Windows XP should take between 4.5 and 9 GB * with * an Office suite, editing Photo software, alternative Internet browser (s), various Internet plugins and a host of other things installed.

    If you are comfortable with the stability of your system, you can delete the uninstall of patches which has installed Windows XP...
    http://www3.TELUS.NET/dandemar/spack.htm
    (Especially of interest here - #4)
    (Variant: http://www.dougknox.com/xp/utils/xp_hotfix_backup.htm )

    You can run disk - integrated into Windows XP - cleanup to erase everything except your last restore point and yet more 'free '... files cleaning

    How to use disk cleanup
    http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/310312

    You can disable hibernation if it is enabled and you do not...

    When you Hibernate your computer, Windows saves the contents of the system memory in the hiberfil.sys file. As a result, the size of the hiberfil.sys file will always be equal to the amount of physical memory in your system. If you don't use the Hibernate feature and want to reclaim the space used by Windows for the hiberfil.sys file, perform the following steps:

    -Start the Control Panel Power Options applet (go to start, settings, Control Panel, and then click Power Options).
    -Select the Hibernate tab, uncheck "Activate the hibernation", and then click OK. Although you might think otherwise, selecting never under "Hibernate" option on the power management tab does not delete the hiberfil.sys file.
    -Windows remove the "Hibernate" option on the power management tab and delete the hiberfil.sys file.

    You can control the amount of space your system restore can use...

    1. Click Start, right click my computer and then click Properties.
    2. click on the System Restore tab.
    3. highlight one of your readers (or C: If you only) and click on the button "settings".
    4 change the percentage of disk space you want to allow... I suggest moving the slider until you have about 1 GB (1024 MB or close to that...)
    5. click on OK. Then click OK again.

    You can control the amount of space used may or may not temporary Internet files...

    Empty the temporary Internet files and reduce the size, that it stores a size between 64 MB and 128 MB...

    -Open a copy of Microsoft Internet Explorer.
    -Select TOOLS - Internet Options.
    -On the general tab in the section 'Temporary Internet files', follow these steps:
    -Click on 'Delete the Cookies' (click OK)
    -Click on "Settings" and change the "amount of disk space to use: ' something between 64 MB and 128 MB. (There may be many more now.)
    -Click OK.
    -Click on 'Delete files', then select "Delete all offline content" (the box), and then click OK. (If you had a LOT, it can take 2 to 10 minutes or more).
    -Once it's done, click OK, close Internet Explorer, open Internet Explorer.

    You can use an application that scans your system for the log files and temporary files and use it to get rid of those who:

    CCleaner (free!)
    http://www.CCleaner.com/
    (just disk cleanup - do not play with the part of the registry for the moment)

    Other ways to free up space...

    SequoiaView
    http://www.win.Tue.nl/SequoiaView/

    JDiskReport
    http://www.jgoodies.com/freeware/JDiskReport/index.html

    Those who can help you discover visually where all space is used. Then, you can determine what to do.

    After that - you want to check any physical errors and fix everything for efficient access"

    CHKDSK
    How to scan your disks for errors* will take time and a reboot.

    Defragment
    How to defragment your hard drives* will take time

    Cleaning the components of update on your Windows XP computer

    While probably not 100% necessary-, it is probably a good idea at this time to ensure that you continue to get the updates you need. This will help you ensure that your system update is ready to do it for you.

    Download and run the MSRT tool manually:
    http://www.Microsoft.com/security/malwareremove/default.mspx
    (Ignore the details and download the tool to download and save to your desktop, run it.)

    Reset.

    Download/install the latest program Windows installation (for your operating system):
    (Windows XP 32-bit: WindowsXP-KB942288-v3 - x 86 .exe )
    (Download and save it to your desktop, run it.)

    Reset.

    and...

    Download the latest version of Windows Update (x 86) agent here:
    http://go.Microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=91237
    ... and save it to the root of your C:\ drive. After you register on theroot of the C:\ drive, follow these steps:

    Close all Internet Explorer Windows and other applications.

    AutoScan--> RUN and type:
    %SystemDrive%\windowsupdateagent30-x86.exe /WUFORCE
    --> Click OK.

    (If asked, select 'Run'). --> Click on NEXT--> select 'I agree' and click NEXT--> where he completed the installation, click "Finish"...

    Reset.

    Now reset your Windows with this FixIt components update (you * NOT * use the aggressive version):
    How to reset the Windows Update components?

    Reset.

    Now that your system is generally free of malicious software (assuming you have an AntiVirus application), you've cleaned the "additional applications" that could be running and picking up your precious memory and the processor, you have authorized out of valuable and makes disk space as there are no problems with the drive itself and your Windows Update components are updates and should work fine - it is only only one other thing youpouvez wish to make:

    Get and install the hardware device last drivers for your system hardware/system manufacturers support and/or download web site.

  • deleting files duplicate, the shadows and ghost from hard disk

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    Hello

    · What is the location of the remaining files of the programs that you have removed?

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    Delete files using disk cleanup

    http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/delete-files-using-disk-cleanup

    Hope this information is useful.

    Amrita M

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  • Wants to know that the best apps and games from MS store for children

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    I have a child of 2 years and 3 years who like to use my surface. Is there a program or application that I can download to make it more user friendly kid, where they can get in apps I put on the start screen and wont be able to change anything?

    Hello

     
    Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
     
    Based on the query you requested, I understand that you want to know the best apps and games in Store so that your children aged 2 years and 3 years can enjoy using on the Surface of your tablet.
     
    As you have children from a very young age, I suggest you just create a new user account (child) on the Tablet Surface and install applications and games in Store that your children are interested.
     
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  • I want to completely re - install Windows Vista and start over. How can I do this without disk?

    I have windows vista on my laptop, I just want to clean all the files and renew my operating system because my laptop does not work in normal mode and I have to use in safe mode all the time. and I have no cd for windows. any suggestion what should I do I m so confused?

    original title: need to renew the operating system!

    I have windows vista on my laptop, I just want to clean all the files and renew my operating system because my laptop does not work in normal mode and I have to use in safe mode all the time. and I have no cd for windows. any suggestion what should I do I m so confused?

    Call the manufacturer of your computer.
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    Also ask to speak to a technician and learn how to access your recovery partition (if you have one) and the use of the recovery partition.

    Note:

    If you have files that you want to keep, save these first before you restore your computer.

  • How to delete everything in my computer and start charge/new without having to download anything

    I downloaded many programs but know very slow and it sometimes the screen just stay blank black or white
    and does not seem to work for nothing

    Hi delgado26,

    It depends on if you are using a pc that is pre-installed with Vista, or if you have a retail version, complete with the original DVD. If your computer is pre-installed, as do most laptops, you have a partition on your hard drive that contains the original Vista image as it was when you got your system. In this case, follow the instructions in the documentation that came with the system or from the manufacturer's website.
    If you have a Vista DVD, then you can insert it into the DVD player and on the disk, how much you will be able to install a new copy.
    In any case, backup all data that are important, because none of these methods will overwrite what you have on your drive. Dave D
    Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
    Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

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    Hello

    When you delete an Organizer file, it deletes the file from the catalogue (so from Albums, Tags). It also invites you to delete the file from your hard drive.

    Choose Yes it removes the hard drive as well. No. Chossing, will remove from the catalog, but the actual file will remain on the hard disk.

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    I replaced my original Apple Watch with a watch of S2. When I install and associate the new watch and my iPhone 7 more, is there any way I can restore all applications, configuration info and data between the original and the new shows, so I don't have to start from scratch?

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