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Tybro9

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20. September 2006 @ 12:32

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a couple questions...

one: ive got a lot of shit on my hdd that its acting up and all. and i was wondering if there was a way to re-format the hdd without having to reinstall windows? if so, is there also a way to choose what files you dont want to be deleted?

question 2: say that i had another hdd that i needed to reformat. but i dont have the windows disk. is it possible to reformat it, then copy the windows files from the hdd that already has windows to the one that i just formatted?

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borhan9

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20. September 2006 @ 12:53

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@Tybro9

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one: Ive got a lot of shit on my hdd that its acting up and all. and i was wondering if there was a way to re-format the hdd without having to reinstall windows? if so, is there also a way to choose what files you don't want to be deleted?

The way to do this is to put the OS disc in and booting from it and doing a repair install. or a fresh install without choosing the formating options.

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question 2: say that i had another hdd that i needed to reformat. but i don't have the windows disk. is it possible to reformat it, then copy the windows files from the hdd that already has windows to the one that i just formatted?

theoretically i can see a possibility in regards to this. You may just have to do it via MS DOS though.

Putting the command like: Copy C:\windows to D;\ for e.g.

I hope that helps...

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Tybro9

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20. September 2006 @ 12:57

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that helps alot.
but i should just clear somethin up here for a sec...

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The way to do this is to put the OS disc in and booting from it and doing a repair install. or a fresh install without choosing the formating options.

so in other words, i cant do this without the OS disc?

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borhan9

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20. September 2006 @ 13:04

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Well I don't see how its possible to do it without having the CD because when you may be removing files you may remove a file that the program needs to make you run. I recommend getting a disc.

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Tybro9

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20. September 2006 @ 13:05

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alright, ill try to find one.. thanks for the help man!

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borhan9

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20. September 2006 @ 13:13

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anytime mate :)

If you have no CD try the second option i gave u in the first reply i wrote. but please note i have not tried that so its at your won risk.

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Tybro9

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20. September 2006 @ 13:14

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yeah i wouldnt try it on my computer that i use now.. ill buy an old hdd and test it out sometime

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