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Old 07-27-2007, 01:32 AM   #1 (permalink)
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I do not have a windows xp disc that came with my laptop, so how do i reformat the laptop?
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Old 07-27-2007, 02:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Reformat Dell inspiron b130 laptop

Obviously u cant .. u need the disc
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oh ok thanks.
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Old 07-27-2007, 04:09 AM   #4 (permalink)
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format = delete everything

you can format it...but in doing so you'd lose the OS...and your pc would only boot to the bios.

If you want to do that...I'll tell you how
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download G-parted: GParted -- Download

burn it onto a CD-R with a ISO burner, boot from it, then format your HD into NTFS

oh and your ToV sig owns mine, I used paint
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Meh...i figured it out just by restoring it. Pressed Ctrl+F11 during boot up and did a restore.
The tov sig was made by Juice daddy i think. So i'm not taking any credit for it.
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juice daddy is pretty amazing at doing graphics and designs
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