Reformating HD?

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SinX7

Discussion Starter · Mar 11, 2009

Can i reformat my HD on the bios? cause i got the code purple thing and i want to reformat it so i can install a new OS. Thanks!

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Bellatrix

· #2 · Mar 11, 2009

No, insert your Vista disk. When it says "Do you want to install Vista onto this partition" "Bla", Press Format. Your disk is now formatted.

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In the bios, no you cannot. You can put in your Windows Vista disc and then at boot-up get it to boot the disc and then from there modify the partitions through there. That's what I do (I use XP disc) when I want to reformat my partitions.

I have never used Vista though, but if it's anything like Windows 7 install, it will be there

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SinX7

Discussion Starter · #4 · Mar 11, 2009

I could still install window vista even tho i have XP right?

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gamer11200

· #5 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by SinX7

I could still install window vista even tho i have XP right?

Yes, if you have 2 partitions, you can dual boot XP and Vista. If you have 1 partition, you can upgrade your XP with Vista

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Acoma_Andy

· #6 · Mar 11, 2009

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Originally Posted by SinX7

I could still install window vista even tho i have XP right?

When you install Vista it will ask you to format the XP partition or save your old XP files in a folder (not all files will be saved).

Unless you install Vista on another partition (must be a primary partition). Then you will get a dual boot.

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