When
you buy an extra hard drive or may be virus or bad files corrupt your
hard drive, then, formatting is necessary when you run out of options.
this write up will guide you on the best way to format the hard drive on
windows OS and if you need more clarification don't hesitate to
comment.
Steps:
# Go to your laptop manufacturer's website and locate updated drivers
you will need. These can usually be found on support and/or download
pages.
# Download
the latest drivers available for your laptop for the specific operating
system you want to install. If necessary, you can use a different
computer to access these files.
# Put the driver files onto an external storage device such as a CD or
USB drive, because these drivers will be erased from the hard drive when
you go to format it.
# Insert a Windows installation or recovery CD into your CD-Rom drive.
Restart your computer by selecting the "Restart" option on the "Turn off
Computer" tab.
# Consult your owner's manual for the location of your "access" key, because the location varies between brands.
# Press the access key while the machine is restarting to reach the
BIOS setup in your laptop. Sometimes the timing can be tricky, so start
hitting the indicated key as soon as the computer restarts.
#* Check your BIOS settings to confirm your CD-Rom drive is your
primary booting device. If needed, select that option and press "Save."
Your laptop should then restart.
# Wait for your laptop to start in Windows installation/recovery mode.
# Select "Format" and "Use NTFS File System" for the type of
partitioning it needs. This format is the most compatible with the
latest Windows systems.
# Let the installer finish running, responding to the remaining command
prompts by answering "yes, continue," or by inputting your desired
features.
# When
your computer restarts again, do not touch your keyboard at the "press
any key to reboot from CD" prompt to allow your system to finish
installing.
# Remove
the recovery/installation CD from your CD-Rom drive after the
installation is complete. Your laptop can reboot from its own drive
instead of from the CD.
# Install your drivers from the external storage device. Your computer is now ready to go.
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