How to format on Windows 7

[1nf3rn0x]

Yes I am asking this. You see, I'm such a lazy ass i've actually never reformatted my pc before, I'd just go out and buy a new hdd...well not today. I found a nice 8GB ddr2 kit for my 775 system and need a fresh install of 64 bit windows. I know searching the internet blah blah will tell me. But it would be nice to have a guide from guys at tpu . I've backed up all my needed information onto an external.

Now, will I need to download mobo drivers or windows should take care of that... As i've lost my mobo disk... XD

Ok thankyou guys, sorry for such a stupid question

 

[95Viper]

I'm such a lazy ass

Me, too.

Here is a MS guide:Installing and reinstalling Windows 7

 

[Mussels]

just format from the installer on the windows 7 DVD. the options there when you choose which drive to install on.


i suggest partiotining the drive, i run with a 60GB C: drive, but then move my user folder to the D: partition - so that when i format/reinstall, my desktop/my docs, etc, dont get lost.

 

[1nf3rn0x]

just format from the installer on the windows 7 DVD. the options there when you choose which drive to install on.


i suggest partiotining the drive, i run with a 60GB C: drive, but then move my user folder to the D: partition - so that when i format/reinstall, my desktop/my docs, etc, dont get lost.

150GB for OS should be fine?

 

[Solaris17]

150gb for os should be fine?

yup

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Yeah...same deal as when you are installing Windows on a brand new drive only you will delete volume first in this case.

Yeah I have Windows 7 64 on a 60GB SSD including BF3 with like 18GB left.

 

[Mussels]

150GB for OS should be fine?

defeats the purpose IMO, you run it smaller and keep less there, so that you lose less when you format.

i never install any games, or save any permanent files (images, music, movies, etc) on my C: drive. its purely for OS, and apps i'd need to reinstall anyway (office, photoshop, etc)

 

[1nf3rn0x]

Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.

Restart your computer.

Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.

On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.


Blah blah I would boot from disk, then reformat my primary drive, once thats done it should come up as a blank drive. I'll make the partition. Install on C and that should be it?

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Yep

 

[Solaris17]

defeats the purpose IMO, you run it smaller and keep less there, so that you lose less when you format.

i never install any games, or save any permanent files (images, music, movies, etc) on my C: drive. its purely for OS, and apps i'd need to reinstall anyway (office, photoshop, etc)

i do what you do more out of the fact that i dont enjoy the clutter on my SSD.but he has an external and thats always a better option then having a seperate partition so if he already has a totally seperate disk to do backups on then i dont see any harm in just using his whole HDD for everything personally.

 

[Mussels]

i do what you do more out of the fact that i dont enjoy the clutter on my SSD.but he has an external and thats always a better option then having a seperate partition so if he already has a totally seperate disk to do backups on then i dont see any harm in just using his whole HDD for everything personally.

massive time saver for when you reinstall. rather than need to restore a backup, you simply change the user folders 'location' and bam, your stuffs back instantly.

i simply see it as the larger my C: drive, the more data i lose/have to backup when i format.

 

[Solaris17]

Turn on your computer so that Windows starts normally, insert the Windows 7 installation disc or USB flash drive, and then shut down your computer.

Restart your computer.

Press any key when prompted, and then follow the instructions that appear.

On the Install Windows page, enter your language and other preferences, and then click Next.


Blah blah I would boot from disk, then reformat my primary drive, once thats done it should come up as a blank drive. I'll make the partition. Install on C and that should be it?

only have the HDD you want windows on in the system. make sure it backed up

boot of disk.

click install now

select HDD from list.

Press delete button

select disk from list

press format button

availible MB box will then appear

just hit ok

then select HDD

hit next

go get a soda.

massive time saver for when you reinstall. rather than need to restore a backup, you simply change the user folders 'location' and bam, your stuffs back instantly.

i simply see it as the larger my C: drive, the more data i lose/have to backup when i format.

i understand like i said i do the same thing your proposing. but were talking to the guy that just goes out and buys new harddrives. thats like buying new clothes when yours get dirty. as long as he backs up regularly we shouldnt complicate him with that guide.

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Heh on a Vertex 3 on a recent build it installed in like ten minutes.

 

[1nf3rn0x]

only have the HDD you want windows on in the system. make sure it backed up

boot of disk.

click install now

select HDD from list.

Press delete button

select disk from list

press format button

availible MB box will then appear

just hit ok

then select HDD

hit next

go get a soda.




i understand like i said i do the same thing your proposing. but were talking to the guy that just goes out and buys new harddrives. thats like buying new clothes when yours get dirty. as long as he backs up regularly we shouldnt complicate him with that guide.

I like this idea, very much

As with motherboard drivers, would windows do it for me? I should i go quickly download them before i format..?

 

[Solaris17]

I like this idea, very much

As with motherboard drivers, would windows do it for me? I should i go quickly download them before i format..?

i personally do it like this.

install OS

install drivers for wifi if needed

do ALL windows updates

keep doing updates

go into device manager and see what has a yellow question mark next to it.

go get those drivers

while getting needed drivers look through list of possibly cool stuff they also offer you in the name of software

download that too

install drivers and cool tuning stuff

defrag

install games

defrag

play games.

EDIT:: make sure you actually go out and get your graphics card drivers though. windows will do it. but their usually a few gens behind even if WHQLs came out like a week before. im pretty sure they gave me 180.xx nvidia drivers for the GTX260 i installed in a rig about a month ago. even though we were aways into the 2xx series at that time.

 

[1nf3rn0x]

EDIT:: make sure you actually go out and get your graphics card drivers though. windows will do it. but their usually a few gens behind even if WHQLs came out like a week before. im pretty sure they gave me 180.xx nvidia drivers for the GTX260 i installed in a rig about a month ago. even though we were aways into the 2xx series at that time.

Yep doing that now, I thought while I'm doing that why not download the newest motherboard drivers aswell

Edit: Thankyou everyone for your great help

 

[Solaris17]

Yep doing that now, I thought while I'm doing that why not download the newest motherboard drivers aswell

Edit: Thankyou everyone for your great help

good then you should have the base down and after that you instll whatever it is you install. your from OZ so i imagine if you have any trouble mussels could walk over and help you out.

 

[Jetster]

Its good practice to format and reinstall. It the best solution for various malware detected or undetected. Each time you do it you get a little better at it. I like to get the updates and drivers finished and then do a system image to another drive. Or have an extra drive and do an install pull it out and just have that as a back up

 

[eidairaman1]

Killdisk, free and works well, if u need higher level function such as complete DOD wipe u can buy it but for us the ordinary wipe completely removes the partition and Data on a drive

http://www.killdisk.com/downloadfree.htm

 

[1nf3rn0x]

OK booted from disk mission format is a go XD hmm so windows is loading files cones up then it shows the windows loading screen but then nothing appears its just a blank screen with a cursor and stock windows 7 bg, ill try it again...

 

[Solaris17]

OK booted from disk mission format is a go XD hmm so windows is loading files cones up then it shows the windows loading screen but then nothing appears its just a blank screen with a cursor and stock windows 7 bg, ill try it again...

no it takes a second. just let it sit. and by second i mean it could take a few min. this is largly dependent on your disk drive seek/read time.

 

[1nf3rn0x]

no it takes a second. just let it sit.

Oh ok well i reset.and booted from disk again ill give it some time. Its only been around 20 seconds now...
Op there we go it booted up now telling me to select lang country and so on

 

[Solaris17]

Oh ok well i reset.and booted from disk again ill give it some time. Its only been around 20 seconds now...

i did a windows 7 format on a 775 dell a few months ago. it legitimately took it about 10 or so min before the install screen popped up and i was even using a SATA connection on a fairly new drive. it also has to do with what speed the disk was written at.

 

[1nf3rn0x]

Everythings working fine now going through the setup, ill.keep you guys updated if i need some help. Thanks again

@setup is starting screen as cursor shows its loading, im guessing this will take a while too?
Edit: i sware everytime i write something here it theb decides to.load


Ok ok now what. I went to.custom installation and i had a 120gb partition but.i want to clean my whole drive...? I go advanced and press format or delete for.both?

 

[Mussels]

i did a windows 7 format on a 775 dell a few months ago. it legitimately took it about 10 or so min before the install screen popped up and i was even using a SATA connection on a fairly new drive. it also has to do with what speed the disk was written at.

i think its a bug, some systems takes ages to load, others load instantly. problem is worse on my USB installer.