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I want to format my pc.
Andybez38
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I want to format my pc and start from scratch again. I have no recovery cd so need to know how i can format it from step 1. I will be loading windows xp pro with service pack 2. I am gonna burn to disc all my music and photos etc. Any help appreciated. 
I came into this world with nothing and I'm gonna leave with nothing.
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Don't forget to export your outlook/outlook express address book, and also your 'favourites' too. Often overlooked, but will be sorely missed.
C:\Documents and Settings\'your username'\FAVOURITES - copy this folder.
And for your address book, go to File, Export, Address Book.
Good luck, a fresh install will revitalise your system! XP will load most drivers (some generic) for you, but make sure you then do a windows update, for more recent driver/hardware upgrades. (In Internet Explorer, go to Tools, and Windows Update, then do a select 'custom' rather than 'express').:money: [STRIKE]Mortgage: July01=62700; Apr07=~15000[/STRIKE]
Mortgage free date: 2037... we've moved house to somewhere we can't afford...
:wave:If someone helps, say thanks, doesn't take much effort really0 -
It take an age tho, with all the updates! Have a book to read.
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Its becoming much less of a hastle with the higher broadband speeds now, updating XP on 512 service was long-winded.
The last XP install I did seemed to fly through, 30-40mins to get XP on. Another 10-20mins to get essential progs on.
Then about 20-30mins for all the updates with 4MB line. Least we arnt waiting an hour JUST for the opetating system installing nowadays.0 -
What make and model as if Dell they can be clean installed from F11 on start up.0
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Good link t4i. it is quicker these days, wasnt so long ago I used to spend a day formatting, installing etc. I maintain the pc quite well so havent had to do all that in a very long time, a few years.0
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If you are fairly net savvy you can download windows xp with all of the updates built in
. Or you could make your own via Langa.com - = I also recognise the Robins and beep for them = -0
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