how can i format

[qadirahmed]

Hi Guys,

This is Qadir.... just joined this forum hope u guys ll help me....

Actually im looking to format my c drive.. can u ppls tell me how can i do...?
im using windows xp. when i set the first bootable device by cd its do boot from cd and then its come to usually start up it doesnt ask any more question
plzz help me looking for ur replies

[Lucky_star]

When the bios asks to boot from CD, press any key before that goes away or else you will have normal startup...

[sanju]

boot from xp cd
select fresh install
and wait ........
select c drive for installation and select complete/quick format

[redhat]

First enter BIOS settings by pressing [del] key on the first screen, and then go to Adv. Bios settings and set First Boot Device to CD-Rom. Then, Re-boot your system, press any key to boot from CD on the second screen when asked to. Once you start booting from the CD, select fresh install, say yes, I want to install Windows on a drive that already contains an Operating System, on the next screen, delete the partition containing the operating system and then create a new one in the empty space. Then, format it with the File System you want and install Windows!

[qadirahmed]

Originally Posted by Lucky_star

When the bios asks to boot from CD, press any key before that goes away or else you will have normal startup...

Hello Lucky star,

i tried us per u said but its not worked for me......... let i explain u ppls in detail......... actually i am using xp and xp crystal both the os are installed in my c drive i dont know how it comes.

one of the fools has deleted all the files from c\ windows folder so i am able to use my xp and now i am using crystal so i am looking to format it. when ever i boot from cd its do normal restart without any change....... Now tell me guys how can i do format.........?

[gaurav_indian]

XP crystal what is it qadir?

[Lucky_star]

XP Crystal is a P-rated version of XP.
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Don't install it. it has got lot of problems.
Better go for a Simple Xp with SP2. At the bootup insert the CD, and when it asks for booting from CD, press any key. Now proceed to the install menu. Before installing, select to format the drive. And do a fresh install. This should solve your probs.

[qadirahmed]

Gaurav i hope u got the reply for ur question

Haan lucky i dont have any other option yaar still im using crystal itself im looking to format and install xp........ i dont know why it goes to normal start up after it boots from cd, i tried ur suggestion also no use.....

there is some bad sectors also in my hard disc, so suggest me any other option yaar

Thank U.

[Lucky_star]

Ok qadir, if bootup installation doesn't workout, simply pop in your CD after your computer has started working and let the autorun play. At the installation menu, click on install.

Try formatting the drive from a bootup floppy disk or a live CD.

[abhijangda]

Hey friend, it's easy all you have to do is that run your computer with any os then insert your cd in cd-rom. Go to x:\setup.exe and run it where x: is the drive letter of your cd-rom drive. Then select Install Windows XP. Don't forget to choose New Installation as Installation type not Upgrade. Supplly all required information and restart your PC. Then you can format your drive. And remember Crystal XP is not but it is the pirated version of xp.