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    Re-format my OS

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by UCHacker11, Feb 1, 2007.

  1. UCHacker11

    UCHacker11 Notebook Consultant

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    How do i re-format and reinstall my OS to remove the bloatware that plagues my new Dell XPS M1210? I have never done this so i have no idea where to even begin.

    I got a Win XP disk from Dell in the box.
     
    UCHacker11, Feb 1, 2007
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    For starters you'll need a OEM Windows disc. Did you get one from Dell?
     
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    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    You need to set your pc to either A. boot from cd before HD in the bios (normally f1 or del) or B. press f10 or f12 (every pc is diff) to select boot device - have your xp cd inside the cd/dvd drive, and either a. push any key when prompted or b. select Cd/Dvd rom and push any key - From there you can load setup, repartition, reformat and continue on loading XP from your disc.
     
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    UCHacker11 Notebook Consultant

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    ok Thanks now before i reformat should i back up the files i have on my comp already, i.e. word document, music, etc.
     
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    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    jpagel, Feb 1, 2007
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    UCHacker11 Notebook Consultant

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    ok ill give it a shot thanks again
     
    UCHacker11, Feb 1, 2007
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    jpagel Notebook Evangelist

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    And just so you know, the product will be sticker on your computer (top, left side, right side of case) - np and good luck.
     
    jpagel, Feb 1, 2007
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  8. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Also, there is an entire thread dedicated to reformatting a Dell on the Dell board.
     
    kegobeer, Feb 1, 2007
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