Need Formatting Help!!!!

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johnscott10

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ok so vista doesnt let me format my comp from the desktop.

i still have the recovery disk i made like 2 mins after setting up my PC.

the only problem is will the recovery disk help reinstall vista?? or will my comp just stop working completely??

apart from the above questions i also have no idea how to format my computer, i know during the boot up process its in one of the TAB, DEL OR ESC menus what what one? and once i get into it then where do i go??


i know its a bit of a lengthy thread, but thanks to any1 who can help
 

My Computer

System One

Hi johnscott, Welcome to Vista Forum.
Recovery disk will not let you format your computer from the desktop. You will need a Vista DVD and you need to boot the computer from Vista DVD and then follow this tutorial to do a clean install.
Post back if you have any more questions or issues.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
i dnt have a Vista DVD as the computer had Vista already installed when i set the computer up, all iv got is the recovery disk.

from sounds of it i cant format the computer at all...
 

My Computer

System One

Where did you buy your computer from? Is is a branded one like Dell, HP, etc.?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
unfortunatly no, it was bought from the pcworld website for £180,

looks like they no longer deal with the computer i bought from them

all i managed to figure out was its a E-system computer from the logo on the front of the tower
 

My Computer

System One

I m sorry John but in order to format the computer, you will need a Vista DVD. You can also buy a Vista DVD from stores like Bestbuy. :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
It just takes you to the recovery environment where you can perform some special diagnostics and access some advanced recovery functions in case your computer is not booting up. This is how to recovery enviromnent looks like:
images.jpg
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
You are Welcome. By the way, why do you want to format your computer? Is there something wrong with it? Many issues can be fixed even without reinstalling Vista.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
well it seems to be running rather slow these past few days, not sure if ita virus or something, but im pretty sure norton should have caught it if it was indeed a virus.

i initially thought about uninstalling a number of programs i never use but the ones tht i have uninstalled havnt made much of a difference, so initially formatting my computer was my best chance at resolving the problem
 

My Computer

System One

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
ok let us know if it speeds up your computer. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
well i done some of the speed ups tht i could do and it has helped, espcially the set CPU priority, now the program actually closes down without coming up not responding ^^ thanks again
 

My Computer

System One

You are Welcome. I m glad that to hear that your sorted it out. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Dual Core 3 GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel 945 GCL desktop motherboard
    Memory
    3 GB DDR 2 667 Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI X1550 256 MB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 19"
    Hard Drives
    80 GB IDE Samsung.
    Keyboard
    iBall
    Mouse
    iBall
    Internet Speed
    2mbps
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