Clean format on internal HDD

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undergrd

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Hi Ppl,

I want to ask how can I do a clean format on my internal laptop hdd cos the hdd is corrupted.

I tried to reinstall XP but the system scan error...

So I am thinking of doing a clean reformat on the hdd, then boot up my XP installation cd to do a clean installation.

Can someone help?

Thanks!
 

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Scan for and recover bad hard drive sectors.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/165576-how-make-vista-more-responsive-faster.html

If you are going to dual boot Vista/XP you will have to repair the Vista boot files.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/163304-dual-boot-using-free-partitioning-software.html


If you are talking about just removing Vista, and re-installing XP

You have to use the Vista disk/Recovery partition and boot into it like you were going to Install. At partitions screen I would just Delete all partitions so you have 1 unpartitioned space. Then take out the vista disk, replace it with XP and reboot into it. ( or you can just use the partitionng software linked above to delete and format)
 

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On most laptops, F11 will launch the factory reinstall. It will wipe the partition clean and reinstall. You will lose everything backup first.
 

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undergrd said:
Hi Ppl,

I want to ask how can I do a clean format on my internal laptop hdd cos the hdd is corrupted.

I tried to reinstall XP but the system scan error...

So I am thinking of doing a clean reformat on the hdd, then boot up my XP installation cd to do a clean installation.

Can someone help?

Thanks!
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boot from the xp installation cd, Delete all the partitions of hdd by pressing D when the xp installation asking u to select the partition.(after pressing D u have to press L to confirm the deleting). Then create partitions as u like and format the hard disk, install the os.(do not select quick format)

good luck :)
 

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rive0108 said:
Scan for and recover bad hard drive sectors.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/165576-how-make-vista-more-responsive-faster.html

If you are going to dual boot Vista/XP you will have to repair the Vista boot files.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/163304-dual-boot-using-free-partitioning-software.html
Click to expand...

Im not going to have dual boot. Im using vista home basic but wanted to install XP on it and remove the vista.

Tried booting the XP cd but vista blocked it from installing cos it states that XP is an older version.

So tried another way of booting the cd thru startup but after all the installation of drivers and when trying to start window, it appears an error which is 0x0000007B.

Headache!
 

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Delphin's method will work great. I would shutdown after deleting the partition. If you have a trojan or virus in memory, it will remove it.
 

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  • CPU
    pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons
    Motherboard
    Supermicro X7DWA-N server board
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    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card
    Hard Drives
    SAS RAID
undergrd said:
rive0108 said:
Scan for and recover bad hard drive sectors.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/165576-how-make-vista-more-responsive-faster.html

If you are going to dual boot Vista/XP you will have to repair the Vista boot files.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/163304-dual-boot-using-free-partitioning-software.html
Click to expand...

Im not going to have dual boot. Im using vista home basic but wanted to install XP on it and remove the vista.

Tried booting the XP cd but vista blocked it from installing cos it states that XP is an older version.

So tried another way of booting the cd thru startup but after all the installation of drivers and when trying to start window, it appears an error which is 0x0000007B.

Headache!
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You have to use the Vista disk/Recovery partition and boot into it like you were going to Install. At partitions screen I would just Delete all partitions so you have 1 unpartitioned space. Then take out the vista disk, replace it with XP and reboot into it. ( or you can just use the partitionng software linked above to delete and format)
 

My Computer

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  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Did you upgrade XP to Vista? Did you have Microsoft revoke your XP key to install a Vista upgrade?
 

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  • CPU
    pair of Intel E5430 quad core 2.66 GHz Xeons
    Motherboard
    Supermicro X7DWA-N server board
    Memory
    16GB DDR667
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB video card
    Hard Drives
    SAS RAID
rive0108 said:
undergrd said:
rive0108 said:
Scan for and recover bad hard drive sectors.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/165576-how-make-vista-more-responsive-faster.html

If you are going to dual boot Vista/XP you will have to repair the Vista boot files.
http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/163304-dual-boot-using-free-partitioning-software.html
Click to expand...

Im not going to have dual boot. Im using vista home basic but wanted to install XP on it and remove the vista.

Tried booting the XP cd but vista blocked it from installing cos it states that XP is an older version.

So tried another way of booting the cd thru startup but after all the installation of drivers and when trying to start window, it appears an error which is 0x0000007B.

Headache!
Click to expand...

You have to use the Vista disk/Recovery partition and boot into it like you were going to Install. At partitions screen I would just Delete all partitions so you have 1 unpartitioned space. Then take out the vista disk, replace it with XP and reboot into it. ( or you can just use the partitionng software linked above to delete and format)
Click to expand...


Thats what am typing dude
 

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    DELL
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Just boot into the Paragon Partitioning boot disk to remove Vista, or use Vista to boot into installation and format Vista partition. You cant use XP to format Vista.
 

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  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
rive0108 said:
Just boot into the Paragon Partitioning boot disk to remove Vista, or use Vista to boot into installation and format Vista partition. You cant use XP to format Vista.
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Ok, I will use the Paragon Partitioning boot disk method to remove vista. Btw, hidden partition cannot be remove ?
 

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undergrd said:
rive0108 said:
Just boot into the Paragon Partitioning boot disk to remove Vista, or use Vista to boot into installation and format Vista partition. You cant use XP to format Vista.
Click to expand...

Ok, I will use the Paragon Partitioning boot disk method to remove vista. Btw, hidden partition cannot be remove ?
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Yes the Vista recovery partion can be deleted- you can reformat the entire drive. (or easier yet, delete ALL partitions on the drive)

But unless you have a Vista disk with your PC you will never be able to reinstall Vista again. Perhaps you should image all hard drive partitions so that you will have it if you ever want it again:

Free Drive Backup Express - disk backup software
 

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  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
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    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Thanks all for helping and contributing such informative knowledge.
Will definitely try out all the methods and hopefully I can solve my problem...

Will keep you guys updated in this thread....

Currently im doing a scan on bad sector...
 

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undergrd said:
Thanks all for helping and contributing such informative knowledge.
Will definitely try out all the methods and hopefully I can solve my problem...

Will keep you guys updated in this thread....

Currently im doing a scan on bad sector...
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Paragon Partitioner

This is an ISO that must be burned to disk (you can use BURNCDCC), then you just boot into the disk.
 
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  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
undergrd said:
OK, roger that...
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Further note-

Most newer drives are SATA, If you have sata you must load these drivers before Windows will see your hard drive and allow Installation. (you should find these on your driver/accessories disk for your pc, or you can download them from your OEM drivers website)
 

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  • CPU
    T7600G Core2Duo 2.66 Ghz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945PM + ICH7 Chipset
    Memory
    4GB DDR2 PC2-5300 667MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobility Radeon x1900 256MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    WUXGA 17"
    Screen Resolution
    1920X1200
    Hard Drives
    640GB 7200RPM SATA/RAID 0 (2x320GB)
    and 320GB 7200RPM External
    Mouse
    Wireless Microsoft 3000
    Internet Speed
    10 mbps/2 mbps
    Other Info
    Optical Drive:
    Panasonic UJ-220 DL BD-RE (Blu-Ray)
Now im facing with the paragon partition software. I burnt the iso file into a cd using the BURNCDCC software but when I insert the cd, it doesnt auto run the setup. I can only explore the stuff in the iso file and I couldnt find any setup application.
 

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undergrd said:
Now im facing with the paragon partition software. I burnt the iso file into a cd using the BURNCDCC software but when I insert the cd, it doesnt auto run the setup. I can only explore the stuff in the iso file and I couldnt find any setup application.
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The auto play will not come, and u have to boot from the paragon partition software disk.like booting from vista or xp cd
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Wipro
    Motherboard
    Intel dq35j0
    Memory
    8 Gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    inter express chipset
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Wipro
    Screen Resolution
    1024*768
    Hard Drives
    500 gb
    Keyboard
    DELL
    Mouse
    Dell
    Internet Speed
    100 mbps(office lan)
Hi Ppl,

Last nite I followed all the instructions and do the reformat but in the end, the problem still exist. Was exhausted last nite so went to bed.

This morning I kept thinking what causes the problem and in the end I tot this may be due to my lappy unable to support Win XP Pro.

So I went to try installing Win XP Home and it works. I can even proceed to create/delete partition.

Gosh! Going thru all the trouble, in the end is the compatibility problem.
So funny...

But still, thanks everyone for the precious information and I learnt a fair amount of IT knowledge... Thanks!
 

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