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    How do I reformatt?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by SMcGuffie06, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. SMcGuffie06

    SMcGuffie06 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think i'm going to reformatt my computer. Counter-strike worked alright till i started f'in with it and doing bull**** too it. How would I go about doing this?

    I have a dell xps m1730 vista 32bit
     
    SMcGuffie06, Dec 14, 2007
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    boot up form vista installation dvd...reinstall the OS, in the section that you chose your installation drive there are options for format..just click it and it formats....u figuer it out when u are there..
     
    imar3l, Dec 14, 2007
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    But make sure you have the drivers and software you need to hand before the format..Any any registry info need.
     
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    thank you.......
     
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    well i just bought the computer i have all the cds/OS/drivers and utilities/...I have one more idea though for fixing counter stike....installing the default driver that was on here before...anyone the default driver for the dell xps m1730 and where to get it?
    thanks
     
    SMcGuffie06, Dec 14, 2007
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    BlackRussian, Dec 14, 2007
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