How Do I Format My Hard Drive????????

[Gerard]

hey
i was woundering how does i format my hard drive? and if anyone knows how please tell me step by step. also when i had my computer brand new, the software, and programs were already one it. so now do i put all of the software/programs all on with the disks that came with it, or does it already be there after formating my hard drive?? and also, one thing i know is that i would have to instal all of the norton internet security software all over again and update it, but is that all i would have to do????

thank you very much!

[No_Style]

The most common way of starting brand new (assuming that is what you're trying to ask), is to boot up your PC with the OS (I'm assuming Windows XP) CD in your CD-ROM (Making sure the CD-ROM is the boot device. Consult your motherboard manual if you're unsure on how to perform this task).

Afterwards, take a look at this awesome step-by-step guide

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As the guide indicates, you should update Windows immediately by visiting the Windows Update website. Other devices such has video card, printers and even the motherboard may require driver updates as well. You can visit www.driverheavendownloads.net for a list of drivers from major manufacturers. If you need help with this part, please try to identify the following components to the best of your ability (including model number and manufacturer):

- Motherboard
- Sound Card
- Video Card
- Printers, scanners etc..
- Anything else you have.

[Gerard]

hey
me again, is it possible to format your harddrive by right clicking it and clicking format???

Thanks

[No_Style]

You can only do that if the hard drive is a secondary and is not be used at the moment. So if this is your only hard drive and you're running Windows on it, then no you cannot do a simple right-click and format.