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How to reformat?


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Lax29

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I'm new to this site and not 100% sure where to post so sorry if this is in the incorrect forum. So I was wondering if someone can type out how to reformat my computer or show me a site that shows step by step.
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Howdy and welcome to GTG:

This is the Vista forum. Are you using Vista?

Do you have a Recovery/Restore cd (Dell, Acer, HP, etc) or a Microsoft retail cd?

What is the problem that makes you want to reformat the system?

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Howdy and welcome to GTG:

This is the Vista forum. Are you using Vista?

Do you have a Recovery/Restore cd (Dell, Acer, HP, etc) or a Microsoft retail cd?

What is the problem that makes you want to reformat the system?

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Yes im running vista

the only cd's that came with my computer say m8109n 1/2
and m8109n 2/2

I want to reformat because my computer is loaded with viruses and takes a long time to load, freezes alot and want to get it back to how it was when i first got it.
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Put the first cd into the drive and then reboot. Follow the prompts from there.

What is the make and model of your system?

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I have a m8109n HP computer

when i reformat don't i need to reinstall windows vista? I don't have a windows vista cd.

Edited by Lax29, 11 May 2008 - 04:41 PM.

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Vista should be located on one of the two cd's.

Did the computer come with Vista or did you upgrade to Vista?

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The computer came with vista already on it.

I appreciate you helping me.
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