Begin by backing up all information that you cannot re-obtain through download. (This includes pictures and personal documents). Do not worry about your email, as you will be able to access it anytime.
Next, with the windows disc in your drive, restart your computer and press F12 before Windows starts. This will bring you to the Boot Device menu. Choose "Boot from disc." This will bring up the Windows disc.
- Step 3
Allow the Windows disc to load all the files and prompt you to install or repair Windows. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Windows. Tell the system that you want to install on the C: partition. Follow the onscreen instructions to format the haddrive
This will wipe the drive clean, erasing all data. From there, Windows will re-install. Follow the onscreen instructions.
After the new installation of Windows is complete, you will need to reinstall all drivers, software and anything from your backup disc that you created before you began the clean install.
- If you are having problems and have more than 2GB of system memory, go into your System Information and disable it down to 256MB before installing the OS.
- Do not install Windows without first formatting the partition. This will confuse your system and likely crash it.
- Do not format and reinstall without the driver to connect to the internet, or else you will not be able to get your other drivers.
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