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Reinstalling Windows will not erase the hard drive unless you tell it to reformat the hard drive before reinstalling the operating system. You will have to reinstall all your programs that were installed prior to reinstall but all your saved files will still be there.
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How do you get rid of a virus when Windows xp will not start?
Reinstall Windows XP from your CD or DVD set and reformat your hard drive. This will erase everything including the virus. Also, get a Mac.
Do you have to reinstall Windows when adding a new hard drive?
You do not have to reinstall Windows if you wish to add an additional drive. If you want to be able to boot from that drive, or to replace your current boot drive, you will need to install Windows on it.
Can I reinstall Windows XP without loosing my info if I don't have the repair option after the license agreement?
You should save all your personal data of a separate drive (USB flash drive or external hard drive). Then deconnect it from your computer. Finaly, insert your windows CD and choose to erase all files on the drive that windows is installed.
Will you have to reinstall Windows 7 if you format the internal hard drive?
Yes you will... Formatting the hard-drive will erase everything that's stored on it - including all programs and personal data. To re-install Windows 7, you will need the activation key supplied in the software's packaging or from the sticker located on the computer's case.
How might one resolve a Windows No Disk error?
A no disk error is the result of the hard drive crashing. Replace the hard drive, and reinstall the proper Windows software for the specific computer.
Will backup programs reinstall windows to a new hard drive?
No, Not unless it was a "disk image"backup.
How can you replace a hard drive that has windows on it?
Whether or not the hard drive has Windows installed on it is irrelevant to the actual process of replacing the drive. if you want to preserve the current Windows installation, you'll need to use hard drive imaging software to copy the data from the old drive. Otherwise, you can simply replace the drive and reinstall Windows as you would normally.
How can you erase everything on your computer and reload Windows XP?
I use my Compaq computer 'start up' discs to erase the hard drive, this is called 'formating'. Then I reinstall Windows XP and whatever I want on my computer. Don :) I agree with Don. Reformatting wipes the drive clean, and you get to start over.
How do you erase hard drive and reprogram it?
If you have OS installation media use overwrite program like ErAce and reinstall OS. ErAce can be found from erace.it
Can you upgrade to Windows from Linux?
No. First of all, not everyone would consider Windows an "upgrade." Secondly, Windows does not support migrating a Windows system, so you have to erase the hard drive and do a clean install.
If you replace your hard drive do you lose Windows?
If you have not used disk imaging / cloning software to transfer it to the new drive, yes. You can still reinstall with the disc, however.
Why will Windows 98 not reinstall?
This is a very vague question. It could be anything. A scratch in the Windows CD, a dirty CD ROM drive (yes, they periodically need cleaning!), hard drive failure, etc.
