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Jeffros Spec V · 05-31-2008, 02:12 PM

I'm trying to get my laptop compelety reformatted.

I already backed up all the files I need but I want to start fresh. Cany anybody help me?

I do not have a XP back up disc.

Roto · 05-31-2008, 02:16 PM

Do you have a licence key sticker? Home or Pro?

Jeffros Spec V · 05-31-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Roto

Do you have a licence key sticker? Home or Pro?

What is a license key sticker?

If its the little sticker on the bottom of the lap top that says "Windows XP Home Edition" and has a product key number than I have it.

Roto · 05-31-2008, 02:23 PM

Ok great, when do you need it done and where are you located?

Jeffros Spec V · 05-31-2008, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Roto

Ok great, when do you need it done and where are you located?

I'd like it done ASAP cause it's holding me back from a few things and I live in Langhorne, just north of Philly.

Roto · 05-31-2008, 02:32 PM

Can you drive out to Philly to get it done? I will be at my shop on Philmont Ave tomorrow evening and will be able to do it...

Jeffros Spec V · 05-31-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Roto

Can you drive out to Philly to get it done? I will be at my shop on Philmont Ave tomorrow evening and will be able to do it...

Yeah that won't be a problem and that would be huge if you could help me out. My computer is so ****ed I can't even install programs like Adobe and have them run correctly.

Roto · 05-31-2008, 02:41 PM

Allright than. I'll PM you my cell. Gimme a call around 3pm tomorrow and we can figure this out.

Roto · 06-02-2008, 06:36 PM

Hey, you didn't call....did you get it figured out?

Jeffros Spec V · 06-03-2008, 09:55 PM

ahahah no I completely forgot. I still need help but I'll be away this weekend. Acutaly I may be back Sunday if you're around.

**auk113** · 06-04-2008, 10:55 AM

jeff if you still need help you can giveme a call

Ant.

Roto · 06-05-2008, 10:52 AM

Give me a call... I will probably be in the office...

~Brian~ · 06-05-2008, 12:39 PM

If you guys aren't able to meet up, let me know. I can give you a hand.

na is best! · 06-24-2008, 02:16 AM

If you have a viruis problem, depending on the type of virus, just stickin in another xp cd and re-loading it wont remove your virus/problem. It may look like everything is deleted but its still there. Your pc will compress all the files and store it, you will need a program and a external drive, then load the the program on the drive then set ur computer to read the drive first on reboot then when u reboot instead of it going streaght to ur c drive it will go to the external one, then run the program on there which will erase everything, sorta like a piggy back effect. Only way to truely clear everything. I only kno cuz I had a monsterous virus that keep coming back and a friend of mine who go to school for IT did it for me.... Google it you will find it. Good luck

Scapegoat · 06-24-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by na is best!

If you have a viruis problem, depending on the type of virus, just stickin in another xp cd and re-loading it wont remove your virus/problem. It may look like everything is deleted but its still there. Your pc will compress all the files and store it, you will need a program and a external drive, then load the the program on the drive then set ur computer to read the drive first on reboot then when u reboot instead of it going streaght to ur c drive it will go to the external one, then run the program on there which will erase everything, sorta like a piggy back effect. Only way to truely clear everything. I only kno cuz I had a monsterous virus that keep coming back and a friend of mine who go to school for IT did it for me.... Google it you will find it. Good luck

he's got everything backed up that he wants to keep. He can reformat and reinstall windows xp. That'll wipe stuff clean. If he really wants to be sure... he should reformat and install linux, then reformat and install XP.

The OS's should wipe each other out, but that is just a tad bit of speculation by me

cburwell · 06-24-2008, 07:13 PM

You don't need to install an OS twice to completely format the drive. There will be an option to format the drive when you start the OS installation.

na is best! · 06-24-2008, 11:35 PM

nothing ever deletes, it will always be retriveable, unless you completely wip out the drive, which isnt as simple as just rebootin the OS. try this www.killdisk.com ... it is a free program that wil lexplain a lil more.

Then again it depends why you are reformating. If it is a viruis, some will go away and some can withstand a reboot and pop back up. Or just to make it run better cuz it is slow then a regualr format is for you.

I work at a hospital and when we change computer we physical remove hard drive and dispose of them through a company which incinerates them. Same goes for gov pc's and bank pc's

sean3 · 06-25-2008, 01:56 AM

I've never seen a virus capable of sticking around after a clean format.

05GT · 06-25-2008, 05:40 PM

It's possible, but extremely rare, and they cannot survive a low level format and deleting of partitions.

05-31-2008, 02:12 PM	#1
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	Wanted; Who can help completely reformat my laptop - Windows XP I'm trying to get my laptop compelety reformatted. I already backed up all the files I need but I want to start fresh. Cany anybody help me? I do not have a XP back up disc.

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na is best! Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3643 iTrader: (0)	If you have a viruis problem, depending on the type of virus, just stickin in another xp cd and re-loading it wont remove your virus/problem. It may look like everything is deleted but its still there. Your pc will compress all the files and store it, you will need a program and a external drive, then load the the program on the drive then set ur computer to read the drive first on reboot then when u reboot instead of it going streaght to ur c drive it will go to the external one, then run the program on there which will erase everything, sorta like a piggy back effect. Only way to truely clear everything. I only kno cuz I had a monsterous virus that keep coming back and a friend of mine who go to school for IT did it for me.... Google it you will find it. Good luck __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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06-24-2008, 11:35 PM	#17
na is best! Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Feb 2007 Member #3643 iTrader: (0)	nothing ever deletes, it will always be retriveable, unless you completely wip out the drive, which isnt as simple as just rebootin the OS. try this www.killdisk.com ... it is a free program that wil lexplain a lil more. Then again it depends why you are reformating. If it is a viruis, some will go away and some can withstand a reboot and pop back up. Or just to make it run better cuz it is slow then a regualr format is for you. I work at a hospital and when we change computer we physical remove hard drive and dispose of them through a company which incinerates them. Same goes for gov pc's and bank pc's __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

06-03-2008, 09:55 PM	#10
Jeffros Spec V Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Langhorne PA Member #263 iTrader: (0)	ahahah no I completely forgot. I still need help but I'll be away this weekend. Acutaly I may be back Sunday if you're around.

06-25-2008, 01:56 AM	#18
sean3 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Member #5757 My Ride: 04 Mach 1 iTrader: (0)	I've never seen a virus capable of sticking around after a clean format.

06-25-2008, 05:40 PM	#19
05GT The TST IT Ninja Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PA Member #1598 My Ride: 2007 SRT8 Jeep / 2013 Shelby GT500 iTrader: (0)	It's possible, but extremely rare, and they cannot survive a low level format and deleting of partitions.

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