asus g1 reformat

Hello, this wensday im getting my g1! YEAH!
And after reading all threads about it, i decided to reformat it the same day i get it. One of the reasons is - i like to have my patititions the way i like it, and because of some not needed programs. But its my 1 Laptop! so i dont have experience with doing it on notebooks.
So here are some questions:
*What is the best way to change the system to NTFS?
*How to install windows with just recovery cd?
*How to get it installed just with windows and drivers, without garbage?
*Where to download hardware drivers later?(from official site?)
*Do i need any special programs for: built-in webcam, wi-fi, blutooth?

thats all for now, maybe will edit/add some questions
thanks for help

 

those features are what most of the "garbage" is for...

As for converting to ntfs if you are doing a clean install then create the partitions in that format, if you choose to keep the Asus set up instead they have a shortcut to the windows utility to change the format to ntfs set up on the desktop when you boot up.

Good luck with it though

 

Hi, Congratz!

1) For NTFS right when you get your laptop, you will see an Icon that will Convert to NTFS, only take 5 minutes. I suggest you do that immediately.

2) Before you reformat and reinstall windows, have a look at all the programs, and plan ahead, on what you want and don't want. Also put in the driver/utlities CD and Recover CD and see what options you get and what they offer you, so there are not surprises when you do your reformat

3) Generaly I would quickly type up a guide for myself before formatting the laptop, on what I want to install, and stuff like that.

4) To keep up to date with the latest drivers, I don't suggest using ASUS Intelligent update. So don't use it, ASUS Support section has a lot of what your looking for.

5) Your GPU drivers, you will want to keep up to date from the Nvidia site, most other drivers and programs will be available on the CDs provided.

Enjoy!

 

Just to add, before you reformat, use partition magic and then repartition and size everything the way you want, unless you rather use Windows to do it. But since you will be getting familiar with your notebook first before reformatting, you minus well partition the hard drive to the way you want it. So that you don't spend time doing this after you re-install windows.

 

Is the partitition magic free? where can i get it?
Is this good program,i've heard that it messes system more and its better to use windows for it. Is it true?

 

I don't think Partition Magic is free, sorry.

I use it, it is a great program, can it mess with your system? Yes if you abuse it. I know a person who fiddled with it too much, and his entire system was lost.

The program is very easy to use, read the manual or user manual, and also read the specifics for what your doing, like Partitioning, so there's a section for that and read it all, only take 5 mins per section.

Is Windows better, yes it is if you want to start from scratch, but those who don't want to, you have an "In Windows solution" which has a user friendly interface in which you can learn and use within 20-30 minutes.

If you feel more comfortable with Windows by all means, otherwise Partition Magic is very good.

 

when I insert restore cd, would i be able to choose - clean install with choosing,changing partititions?
thanks for help

 

Doing it from the restore cd only allows you to install to the C drive, it doesn't allow you to change partition sizes.

If you can get hold of any windows xp cd and boot from that and then change your partition sizes and then take it out and then put in your restore cd to install windows again.