zombiegod
07-16-2004, 07:47 AM
HI,
I am considering a first try at re-installing windows after first deleting the entire contents of my hard drive.
I understand all I need to do when formatting is use my boot disc to start up and have windows ME inserted ready for another install. But a work colleague said all I need to do is right click the C: drive icon in My Computer and hit the Format... tab.
Surely this latter method is like stripping a car down with the engine still running.
Which method should I choose as it's my first computer and over 2 years since I installed Windows as a Newb. I reckon there's a load of junk in there which I force fed it in my naivety!
Many Thanks,
Rob.
I am considering a first try at re-installing windows after first deleting the entire contents of my hard drive.
I understand all I need to do when formatting is use my boot disc to start up and have windows ME inserted ready for another install. But a work colleague said all I need to do is right click the C: drive icon in My Computer and hit the Format... tab.
Surely this latter method is like stripping a car down with the engine still running.
Which method should I choose as it's my first computer and over 2 years since I installed Windows as a Newb. I reckon there's a load of junk in there which I force fed it in my naivety!
Many Thanks,
Rob.