Press the Start button then go to All Programs. Select Maintenance. Select Create a System Repair Disc and pick the location where you want to burn this. Place the CD in the optical drive before doing this or during this step. You can choose a different format type. Recovery Console is a built-in feature in most Windows OS that allows users to fix system issues.
It makes use of commands to solve the errors. There are plenty of diagnostic and repair utilities you can make use of. These are usually made by PC users and other companies. Simply select all your files in a drive and permanently deleting them might not work.
This leaves you with a good-as-new drive. It may also be seen as a factory reset. Generally rated 4. You can try again using the installation cd but this time change the boot options in the bios to choose cd drive first, when pc. Hi Expectus, ok first of all I know very little about computers and problem solving, with that said I was told my hard drive was bad on my sony laptop, I ordered online and did the removal of the old and installed the new exacttly the same hard drive as origional.
Now my problem is when trying to boot up the screen reads operating system not found? Even tried using a windows operating system disc during boot up, still reads system not found, can you help please? Thanks for providing such nice comments. I used to format my hard drives as they get corrupt due to virus attack and trojan one. I also prefer it to speed my pc speed to great extent.
Its a real good thing getting an answer to your question s just when you need it most. Im running windows 7 32bit but im told that 64bit runs faster. Just an awesome tutorial mate!! I know of few ppl having this problem , and some say it wont read the DVD but will read of a USB plug and play device.
So you could always try loading it onto your USB. I tried to follow your second step so I can also install windows 7 but it kept booting back on the hard drive even when i already has set the boot devices to cdrom on the advanced bios features.
I even tried choosing cdrom in boot menu but it just kept booting back to the hard drive. Slightly confused on number four. You said install on one partition in case one fails the other can be utilized to retrieve data. Did you mean install windows on both or just one. I am just checking. I agree with backing up to a second drive. I did a reformat and install a few months ago. Using the backup feature of XP was such a useful app.
Don't forget to export your bookmarks from your browser to the second drive. That is something a lot of people forget to do. Spend at least 1 hour going through your files to make sure there is nothing you forgot to back up! Thanks for the great info. I have done this many times and found it rather difficult on my old computer because it often froze during windows installation.
Needless to say, this was very frustrating, but luckily I have a new computer now, and am thoroughly enjoying it. Awesome hub! Thank you very much for your great hub, for good advice, good wishes and support. Thanks for sharing your experience with all of us. Hi kahoot , Fat32 is just the older file format in regards to NTFS its a lot slower and has little security , no compression or encryption.
Otherwise you can just install windows and use windows update to find drivers for your hardware. No need to create a partition to transfer files, But its usually best to have atleast two partitions that way you keep a backup on one incase one gets corupt you simply format 1 partition instead of the entire drive. Basically what is this format and what is its affect in installation of windows and my other question was that if i only have a single drive that do i have to follow the same procedure and last question that will all these networking settings and other basic components such as different drivers that include sound drivers and extra so are they also installed when i install the operating system If not,then should i make partitions and transfer these files into another partition and then only format the drive containing the windows or what else?
Despite the type of operating system you are trying to install, every one of them has a setup that needs certain files to be downloaded on your device before installation. This takes some time depending on the speed of your device. The setup may include selecting the preferred language and keyboard layout options. If you are using windows 8, you have to enter the product key before installation.
In the case of the previous version, the product key is required after installation. Red Hat. The setup would give you an option to select the installation type. If you are opting windows, then you would get the option of upgrading or performing a custom installation.
If you are upgrading your older version into a new one, it is recommended to start from scratch. It will omit all errors and issues that come along while the process is in progress. On other hand, if you want a dual OS, then you would be given the options if you want to install the Linux along with the windows or you want to erase the disk and then install Linux. In the first case, you would be asked how much disk space you want to allot to the Linux.
Before the installation of the new operating system on the drive, you have to format the partitions. It will create the unallocated space required for installation. In this space created, you have to create a new partition to support the process of installation. For installing the Linux, the partitions should be formatted in an Ext4 format. If you are installing Linux, the installer would ask for your time zone.
You need a user ID and password to enter the Linux distribution and to command the changes and configurations.
In the case of windows, the users have to enter the personal information once the process of installation is completed. Once the installation is initiated, next it depends on the speed of your device that how much time it would take to complete.
During the installation, your device will reboot several times. You have to create a user ID as a windows login. Other credentials can also work. Once you enter the personal login credentials, you have to enter the product key, for windows to be accessed completely. Windows 8 users have to select the color schemes and they would be asked if they are logging in with Microsoft account or user ID.
As the process of OS installation is completed, your device will reboot and the new desktop will appear on the screen. The next step is to install the applications and essential programs along with the system drivers. Keep your drivers up to date. Installing and running an anti-virus program is mandatory. Hence, some conditions would compel you to install OS on a new hard drive. This article explains all the reasons. It could be system failure with unrepairable consequences that may lead you to install an operating system on a new hard drive.
It could be anything like shifting to another device or want to run the same operating system on all the devices in the network. This article further explains ways to install the OS on your device.
You are giving a certain essential checklist to consider before installing the operating system.
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