Formatting a hard disk is to delete all files and data from the media. In Windows XP, you can format an ordinary removable hard disk with user data (D). The partition of the hard disk to which the operating system is directly installed, is formated only through a special BIOS system menu.
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Disc with data is formatted directly from the OS. Go to My Computer and find the section of the disk section for formatting. Right-click on the disk, select "Formatting". In the window that appears, confirm the operation to complete formatting.
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Just format the system disk from the BIOS menu it is impossible. This was possible at the time of the first Pentium. You will need a loading unit with a system image. It can be bought. If you have knowledge in this area, then you can create it yourself.
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Insert the operating system to the CD drive or connect to the USB bootable flash drive. Restart the computer. Immediately after starting the system boot, press the "DEL" key. In different motherboards, a specific key combination may differ. The necessary combination is prescribed in the manual instructions. The Internet contains complete information on all combinations of the BIOS call keys for different computers ( www.pc-bios.net).
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The BIOS utility will be loaded. On the menu, go to Adavanced Settings-First Boot Device. Select CD ROM. Depending on the type of system board, the names of the menu items may be insignificantly different. Save the settings with the "Save" button. PC will automatically reboot.
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The setting disk menu will appear on the screen. Click "Install Windows XP". Then select a disk with an installed operating system. Specify the type of encryption - "NTFS". A window can open to press the "F" key to confirm the operation. The hard disk will be formatted, and a new Windows XP will be installed on it. The computer will reboot.
Formatting a removable hard disk is used to clean the system from viruses or installing a new version of the operating system. Formatting not only deletes all files, but also corrects errors in Windows.
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