p_shal09
Nov 2, 2003, 10:02 PM
It requires various steps
You have to first think of backing up your data, then arrange for OS cds
Make partitions using FDISK
Insert CD and install OS
This is overall you have to do
spog
Nov 2, 2003, 11:28 PM
First ask yourself if formatting is the only answer to you problem as to do so is total and irreversible.
Next do copies (on disk) of all the work you do not want to loose and put in a safe place
Ensure that you have a startup disc which holds all your operating system info.
Boot your PC with starup disk and when in "dos" format drives
Repartition (in wanted) and reload full OS