Author Topic: Question on reformating (Read 13846 times)

Nooblet · « **on:** April 15, 2007, 08:11:26 PM »

Hello everyone im new here, I have a few questions,I always wanted to reformat my 2 computers but not quite sure how to, I have a Windows XP and Windows ME 2000, I read that I need to have my ''windows cd'' I think I have them they are MDG Windows Xp Home/SP1 and Windows ME 2000.

Now all I want to do on theese computers is to play games and have my internet, I was wondering if I needed to re-install my internet or is it on the cds alerady? Also to reformat all I need to do in msdos is to type Format c: to reformat all my computer correct?

Thanks :]

soybean · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:20:58 PM »

There's no such OS as Windows ME 2000.

Why, exactly, do you want to reformat your hard drives? MDG is a brand, right?

Nooblet · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:32:16 PM »

I want to reformat becus there to slow I have alot of junk on them that I do not want anymore

Nooblet · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:33:42 PM »

Yes MDG is a brand

Nooblet · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:38:27 PM »

Another question, if I just put in my windows cd in and setup without deleting anything befor that is that ok? or am I messing up my comp? I just did this its installing 10% if im doing sumthing wrong pls tell me

soybean · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:46:46 PM »

Quote from: Nooblet on April 15, 2007, 08:38:27 PM

Another question, if I just put in my windows cd in and setup without deleting anything befor that is that ok? or am I messing up my comp? I just did this its installing 10% if im doing sumthing wrong pls tell me

LOL. Well, that question should have been asked BEFORE starting procedure.

If it was the wrong thing to do, it would be too late now to reverse it. Fortunately, you're on the right track. Let it finish. Then, let us know if you're having problems.

Nooblet · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2007, 08:48:43 PM »

lol okie :] its at 67% now... I hope nothings is going to happen... all I want is to have it working like when I first bought it ...hopefuly

soybean · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:16:55 PM »

Well, I gather that CD you're using is the Restore CD that came with that computer. So, you should accompish exactly what you want. When the restore is completed, look in Device Manager for any exclamation marks inside yellow triangles; that indicates a problem.

Nooblet · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:22:22 PM »

wow... well I just finished and I cant move my mouse now.. and my comp is slow as *censored* for some reason.... and I still have my old icons there so im guessing it dint do anything.... *censored*!

Nooblet · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:24:23 PM »

I dont know if the Cd was a recovery disk or whatever all I know is thats all they gave me and it says Windows ME 2000

soybean · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:27:03 PM »

It sounds like you just reinstalled Windows over the old installation and did not format your hard drive. Put the CD in the CD-Drive again and restart your computer; in other words, boot from the CD. What exactly do you see on screen? What are your options? I believe you by-passed the formatting step during your first attempt.

Nooblet · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:29:00 PM »

ok... I restarted my computer and its back to normal but it dint do anything.... I still have everything I had befor it dint delete anything all it did is give me new files to install internet and *censored*... help

soybean · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:30:39 PM »

Quote from: Nooblet on April 15, 2007, 09:24:23 PM

I dont know if the Cd was a recovery disk or whatever all I know is thats all they gave me and it says Windows ME 2000

Come on, now. This is quite elementary. How long have you been using Windows? And, you don't know the different versions?

Windows 3.1
Windows 95
Windows 98
Windows 98SE (second edition)
Windows ME
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Windows Media Center Edition
Windows Vista

Again, no such OS as Windows ME 2000

soybean · « **Reply #13 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:32:59 PM »

Quote from: Nooblet on April 15, 2007, 09:29:00 PM

ok... I restarted my computer and its back to normal but it dint do anything.... I still have everything I had befor it dint delete anything all it did is give me new files to install internet and sh*t... help

See Reply #10

Nooblet · « **Reply #14 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:36:32 PM »

Sorry im new to this I dont know very much about computers, this is what it says on the CD - Microsoft Windows ME (Mellennium Edition)

edit: it was in the wrong cd driver lol let me try again

Nooblet · « **Reply #15 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:42:40 PM »

ok, I just restarted my comp with the CD inside and it dint do anything it just restarted like normal do I have to do something?

soybean · « **Reply #16 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:48:23 PM »

You may need to access your BIOS and set CD-ROM as the initial/first boot device. How to access/enter Motherboard BIOS.

I'm going to be signing off for the night. I'll check back in the morning. In the mean time, can you tell us exactly the brand AND model of that computer?

Nooblet · « **Reply #17 on:** April 15, 2007, 09:50:13 PM »

Ok, thanks alot for ur help il talk to you tomorrow.

Nooblet · « **Reply #18 on:** April 15, 2007, 11:00:22 PM »

I found out how to boot from the CD and re-installed ME from there but I still have my old files and folders everything... it dint do anything maybe I should try to delete everything then restart my computer with the CD inside so it re-installs it when it starts?

Hoop2077 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 15, 2007, 11:40:29 PM »

Make sure you "Delete The Partition" this time when you restore.

Hoop2077

Nooblet · « **Reply #20 on:** April 16, 2007, 12:50:50 AM »

Im guessing if I just Format c: in MS-DOS and re-install Windows ME it should all be fine and I dont have to delete the other Partitions is that right?

Also this is the computer iv been trying to format if its any help:
Computer:

AuthenticAMD
AMD Athlon(tn) Processor
256.0MB RAM

System:

Microsoft Windows ME
4.90.3000

again, thanks everyone for your help

Karma on ur way

soybean · « **Reply #21 on:** April 16, 2007, 09:51:59 AM »

Quote from: soybean on April 15, 2007, 09:27:03 PM

It sounds like you just reinstalled Windows over the old installation and did not format your hard drive. Put the CD in the CD-Drive again and restart your computer; in other words, boot from the CD. What exactly do you see on screen? What are your options? I believe you by-passed the formatting step during your first attempt.

Again, when you boot up with the Win ME CD in your CD drive, does a screen appear where you can choose what to do among several options?

If it truly is not giving you the option of reformatting your hard drive, I suggest creating a Windows Me startup disk, booting from it, and then reformatting your hard drive. Then, use the CD to reinstall Windows.

Nooblet · « **Reply #22 on:** April 16, 2007, 01:24:37 PM »

ok, I think I deleted my other "Partition" ...this is what I did I went in add/remove programs and uninstalled Windows ME, now its not there anymore so im guessing thats what it was the "Partition"?

now when I try to make a "Startup Disk" I get this error:

The file 'aspi2dos.sys' and some other files was "not found".

it dint use to give me this error of not finding the files befor I uninstalled ME.

This is the error it used to give me befor:

Setup cannot properly initializa the disk that you inserted. (I tried other floppys)
Error: The device was not ready.
Click OK to continue.

It would get to 20% then give me this error

Also when I boot from my ME CD all it does is start installing Windows ME it doesnt ask anything about reformating or deleting anything.

soybean · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2007, 02:11:24 PM »

Let's try this. Go to Start, Programs, MS-DOS Prompt. [I'm looking at Win 98SE here, so I'm sure MS-DOS Prompt is the same place on the Programs menu in Win ME.] When the MS-DOS Prompt panel opens, type format C: and hit Enter.

patio · « **Reply #24 on:** April 16, 2007, 02:18:32 PM »

Windows will not format C: while Windows is running...

DLoad and create an ME bootdisk from Bootdisk.com.

Put it in the floppy drive and re-boot.

At the A: prompt type in format C: /u and hit Enter.

Nooblet · « **Reply #25 on:** April 16, 2007, 02:49:11 PM »

http://bootdisk.com/bootdisk.htm I get the "Windows ME Custom, No Ramdrive right? or is it sumthing else?

thanks for your help I realy appreciate it :]

Nooblet · « **Reply #26 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:04:57 PM »

Ok I just finished Dloading the bootdisk but when I try to reboot with the floppy inside it dint do anything, do I have to re-boot with (A:) instead of the CD-ROM 1st?

If I understand this it should bring me to MS-DOS if I reboot with (A:) instead then I format c: /u from there is this correct?

thanks.

patio · « **Reply #27 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:16:10 PM »

No ...you need to double click the file you dloaded with a fresh floppy in the drive.

And yes...the second part is correct.

Nooblet · « **Reply #28 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:22:18 PM »

ok I think it is working, I will reply when it is over

soybean · « **Reply #29 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:34:29 PM »

patio, correct me if I'm wrong. He should use
format c: /s, not format c: /u, right?

patio · « **Reply #30 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:39:01 PM »

Not a bad idea...i would use both switches :

format C: /u; /s and hit enter. But since it is a clean install he may not need the system files neccessarily.

Nooblet · « **Reply #31 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:39:27 PM »

ok its done "formating" now its asking me:

Volume label (11 characters, ENTER for none) I pressed enter...

now it gave me a "Volume Serial Number"

im at the A:\> now what do I type next

patio · « **Reply #32 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:48:51 PM »

Remove the floppy...put the WinME CD in and re-boot....

Follow the instructions onscreen.

Nooblet · « **Reply #33 on:** April 16, 2007, 03:48:56 PM »

I know I should of waited for you guys to reply befor pressing enter $:-\$ lets hope I dint screw anything up

Raptor · « **Reply #34 on:** April 16, 2007, 04:28:16 PM »

You just didn't name the drive, so don't worry. Nothing's wrong.

Nooblet · « **Reply #35 on:** April 16, 2007, 04:33:43 PM »

YAY it worked, thanks alot I couldnt of done it without you guys

soybean · « **Reply #36 on:** April 16, 2007, 05:15:32 PM »

Finally, mission accomplished.

By the way, if you plan to reformat the Win XP machine, as you mentioned in your first post, that works different. Just a heads up before you start on that.

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