How do I completely Format a hard drive?
How do I completely Format a hard drive?
PC Instructions
- Select the drive you wish to format from the list.
- Right click on the drive and select Format.
- Enter a name for the drive in Volume label and select the format type in the File system dropdown box.
- Click OK. It will take a short while to delete all the files and change the format of the disk.
How do I permanently delete everything from my laptop?
Open the Start Menu and select Settings.
- Click Update & Security.
- Go to the left-hand side, scroll down and click on Recovery.
- From there, go to Reset this PC.
- A prompt will appear with two options, Keep My Files or Remove Everything.
- Click the Change settings option.
- Turn the Data Erasure toggle switch to on.
What is the difference between reinstalling and reformatting?
Reformatting is the process of initializing a hard disk to an empty state. This step deletes everything on your hard drive. Everything. Reinstalling is the process of copying Windows back on to your hard drive and reconfiguring it to your needs.
How do I restore my Windows Vista computer to factory settings?
Select your username from the dropdown menu and type your Windows Vista password. Click on “OK.” The System Recovery Options menu will display on-screen. Click on “Windows Complete PC Restore.” Choose the restoration point to which you want the state of your computer restored. Click on “Next.”
How do I repair my computer after installing Windows Vista?
Click on the Start menu, then click on the arrow next to the Lock icon. Click on “Restart.” Your computer will restart and recognize the Windows Installation disc upon startup. Press any key when prompted to do so by Windows Vista. Click on the name of the operating system you want repaired.
How do I install Windows Vista on a new computer?
Insert your Windows Vista Installation disc into the disc drive of your computer. The “Install Windows” wizard will display on-screen. Click on “Install now.” Read and review the Windows Vista license terms and click on “I accept the license terms.” Select “Custom” when asked about the type of installation you prefer.
