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Kujo
05-13-2008, 10:54 PM
Ok.. Re-installing Windows 101.

1) Make sure you have a LEGAL install CD with LEGAL CD Key.
2) Turn on your PC and get into the BIOS settings. (hit F1, F2, F8, or F12 depending on you computer when its booting up)
3) Once in your BIOS settings, go to the "Boot Sequence" option, and change it so your CD drive boots first.
4) Exit and save changes
5) Make sure the LEGAL CD we spoke of earlier is in the drive, and restart your computer.
6) Follow the on-screen instructions for installing your OS (Operating System).

Bonus Tip: When the option to completly reformat your harddrive comes up, take it. Don't try installing over your old partition. Just start from scratch.


Hope this helps.

PS: Sticky this if needed Linux (other moderator with the power to sticky)
Riku-Nara
05-13-2008, 10:58 PM
Would suggest making a back-up disk also.
sucks to lose all that stuff while reinstalling the os.
LiNuX
05-13-2008, 11:15 PM
good post, stickied and gave you some rep - congratz on third rep bar :)


Would suggest making a back-up disk also.
sucks to lose all that stuff while reinstalling the os.

sometimes thats not possible if the HDD Fails before you get the chance to reinstall
Jjjet1
05-13-2008, 11:58 PM
my os failed twice... it was from running avg anti virus... weird... but yeah that's pretty much what you got to do. but what linux helped me do was go in the command prompt and to like 30-40 lines of coding and stuff. took forever and now my computer's ok... for now.
Kujo
05-14-2008, 02:38 AM
congratz on third rep bar :)

Woo Hoo! Does this mean I get access to you super duper hidden photo-album of you doing things with your PC in the dark in the nude under a blacklight??
rukisuto
05-14-2008, 05:43 AM
Good post :]
Might need it when I get a PC of my own.
For now my dad can fix everything, lol.
Kiss
05-14-2008, 06:17 AM
Yeah same here, mine needs re-windowing every year and a half.
hadingrh
08-06-2010, 11:54 PM
Yeah same here, mine needs re-windowing every year and a half.
Every year? why? IMO, I suggest you install 3rd party program like Advanced windows care to resolve some probs on your PC, and fix some probs regularly. The best part is, the software is free, except for pro version.
nyspurss
03-06-2017, 07:44 PM
I download ISO directly from MS website and burn it to a USB stick.