HOW TO FORMAT A COMPUTER?

 Format a computer is not difficult. You must know that
 all the information contained on the  PC will be erased.
 Before performing this operation, it is necessary to take certain precautions  concerning the files
 and programs that you want to keep.

1.Why format a computer? The reasons may vary. You notice that it is too slow for some time, you suspect the presence of a virus, or it could be that your Windows has a malfunction. Before formatting your computer, take some precautions


2 Format a computer, it is clear all the contents of the hard disk. It will be impossible to restart your computer without reinstall your Windows. It is therefore very important to save in advance all of your personal data.

3 Also make sure that you have all the drivers for your hardware, such as the motherboard, graphics card, or even the readers. Therefore, use a unit of data storage external. Another hard drive for example, on which you copy all the personal files or other that you want to keep.

4 If you use Windows XP simply insert the installation disk for Windows in the drive, and press a key.

5 Choose option 1, with the support of the CD-Rom drive. You are then on a screen of DOS command. Type scandisk c:, to repair any errors on the hard disk.

6 Then type format c:  , confirm and wait for the operation to complete. This may take a time more or less important, depending on the computers.

7 If you use Windows 7 Take care before any operation you bring your product key Windows, which contains 25 characters. Now it is enough to use the installation DVD for Windows. Choose the hard disk to format, without doubt c:

8 Check if your processor is a 65-bit or 32-bit. For the installation, this you will be asked. Then follow the instructions on the screen. The language, the updates, the terms of the contract. For the installation, choose the “custom”, with the advanced options.

9 At the time of install Windows on your computer, you will see the partitions already created. On one of the current Windows figure. To avoid installing a Windows on a partition or figure a operating system, choose the other partition. It is the partition that has the least amount of space.

10 Confirm with “OK”. All data will be lost. The hard drive will be formatted and a new installation of  Windows will appear on the PC. If your PC has not yet of  Windows installed, after the full format of the hard drive, choose to create two partitions. On the main, there will be your Windows. On the second, your documents for the images, music and videos.