formatting of Computer

[SynsterGates]

it might sound nooby, but i cant format my com.

 

can anyone help?

 

i had already place my CD into the drive but i jus dun boot from it, wad can i do?

 

plz guide.

 

rgds,

Bean

[redbeacon]

1. That disc that you have inserted, what is it?

2. If it's Windows XP, is it the full version, or the upgrade version?

[Lowness]

check your bios, is your first boot device the cd or dvd rom ?

[danielsin2]

if the cd cant boot u mean isit??

 

U can try pressing F3 wit the cd alr in the drive,

when in the startup screen..meaning once u press on in ur com..

[redbeacon]

if the cd cant boot u mean isit??

 

U can try pressing F3 wit the cd alr in the drive,

when in the startup screen..meaning once u press on in ur com..

He may have a different computer (BIOS) than yours that may require him to press something other than F3.

 

If his computer is already all set-up to boot from the CD drive first but was unsuccessful, it may be that the disc is not manufactured or burned as a "bootable" -type disc

 

SynesterGates: Do you see anything that says "Press xyz Key to select boot drive" ?

Insert your disc beforehand and follow that instruction if so.

[danielsin2]

He may have a different computer (BIOS) than yours that may require him to press something other than F3.

 

If his computer is already all set-up to boot from the CD drive first but was unsuccessful, it may be that the disc is not manufactured or burned as a "bootable" -type disc

 

SynesterGates: Do you see anything that says "Press xyz Key to select boot drive" ?

Insert your disc beforehand and follow that instruction if so.

 

agree agree... previously i tried running thru all the F buttons to realise it was F3 for my com.. Maybe TS can do a run thru of all F1 to F12??

[SynsterGates]

ok it is a win XP cd.

 

i pressed f11(wad i do normally to format), it prompt me to this screen " boot

from CD or Hard disk" normally i select boot from CD, it will run , and format. but this time round, it surprising start up to my original window without going through the normal formatting procedures . now i think it was becoz of Wrong settings in my BIOS, i am unable to boot from my CD.

 

And yes, it stated press f11 to boot. i did press f11--->then boot from CD--->then it went startup, and went back to my original window. zzz:sian:

 

guide plz.

 

thanks bros.

 

rgds,

bean

[IvikaRazI]

ok it is a win XP cd.

 

i pressed f11(wad i do normally to format), it prompt me to this screen " boot

from CD or Hard disk" normally i select boot from CD, it will run , and format. but this time round, it surprising start up to my original window without going through the normal formatting procedures . now i think it was becoz of Wrong settings in my BIOS, i am unable to boot from my CD.

 

And yes, it stated press f11 to boot. i did press f11--->then boot from CD--->then it went startup, and went back to my original window. zzz:sian:

 

guide plz.

 

thanks bros.

 

rgds,

bean

 

It could be the CD-ROM Drive is not reading the CD properly. Your computer will try to read the CD, if fails, it will go straight to the next available hardware component. Please try the CD first at a working computer. Also check if there are scratches on the CD. This may cause the CD not to work.

 

It could also be that your CD-ROM drive is dirty or faulty. Maybe you could clean the drive first by using a cleaning CD kit, or connect to a working CD-ROM Drive.

[SynsterGates]

It could be the CD-ROM Drive is not reading the CD properly. Your computer will try to read the CD, if fails, it will go straight to the next available hardware component. Please try the CD first at a working computer. Also check if there are scratches on the CD. This may cause the CD not to work.

 

It could also be that your CD-ROM drive is dirty or faulty. Maybe you could clean the drive first by using a cleaning CD kit, or connect to a working CD-ROM Drive.

 

bro my CD drive is working fine as i am able to jus it to run games and so on.

win XP CD is also good.

 

my conclusion to this problem is that, maybe my configuration in my bios setup is wrong. can anyone guide me on this?

[redbeacon]

You don't see "Press Any Key to Boot From CD..." after doing so

 

If you (1) tried the F12 method to attempt to boot from the CD, and (2)modified the BIOS settings to allow your computer to boot from your CD drive first -- but all didn't work, I'd say that either your WinXP CD is not the "full" version but the "upgrade" one,

or that the CD is copied from another source (i.e. using a CD burner)??

 

Let us know if you have further doubts.

[SynsterGates]

You don't see "Press Any Key to Boot From CD..." after doing so

 

If you (1) tried the F12 method to attempt to boot from the CD, and (2)modified the BIOS settings to allow your computer to boot from your CD drive first -- but all didn't work, I'd say that either your WinXP CD is not the "full" version but the "upgrade" one,

or that the CD is copied from another source (i.e. using a CD burner)??

 

Let us know if you have further doubts.

 

hmmm i not too sure what are the Bios setting suppose to be.

 

Any guide at there?

[PuteraBrothers]

bro before formatting the HDD u got to clear ur HDD cos latest trend of virus they changed your system information parameter without we notice it, be it your bios setup is perfect. once they changed your HDD info parameter it can be reformatting easily. trust me.........recently i reformatted about 4 PCs of my frens 3 of them same fault cant reformat.

 

So I took their HDD out fix in a external casing

then fix to my notebook USB

clear all the virus spayware ( using avast Pro )

then fix back to the ori pc

Perfect can reformat.

FAT32 or NTFS also can

 

But i dont earn i take it as a knowledge.

[redbeacon]

SynsterGates:

 

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4020/bootorderqn7.th.gif

 

This is what my BIOS looks like.

Shown here is the "Boot Order" page where I can re-arrange the order to which the computer attempts to boot the devices.

 

If you look carefully, my CD-ROM drive is the 3rd to start, after all else has failed. In fact, in your case, you should rearrange that to be the first on the list, since you'll be wanting your PC to seek the CD-ROM first, before anything else.

[SynsterGates]

SynsterGates:

 

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4020/bootorderqn7.th.gif

 

This is what my BIOS looks like.

Shown here is the "Boot Order" page where I can re-arrange the order to which the computer attempts to boot the devices.

 

If you look carefully, my CD-ROM drive is the 3rd to start, after all else has failed. In fact, in your case, you should rearrange that to be the first on the list, since you'll be wanting your PC to seek the CD-ROM first, before anything else.

 

oh thanks bro. i appreciate ur effort. will go try now. thanks

[redbeacon]

Perfect can reformat.

FAT32 or NTFS also can

 

But i dont earn i take it as a knowledge.

 

Tip: Choose NTFS when formatting hard drives for Windows XP / Vista.

It's a very efficient, organised, and a secure file system.

[SynsterGates]

Tip: Choose NTFS when formatting hard drives for Windows XP / Vista.

It's a very efficient, organised, and a secure file system.

 

bro sorry wad do u mean by NTFS? i computer noob eh.

 

and i had already set my 1st priority to boot from CD, but still unable to format.

 

Whenever i press F12--> boot form CD--> it will went back to my original Window. zzz

[uncletakumi]

it could be the CD itself. try to get hold of another boot CD and see if it's able to boot up.

if you can, create a hirens boodcd. there's anti-virus and tools in there...

http://www.hiren.info/pages/bootcd

 

download links here...

http://www.live-share.com/files/278795/Hirens.BootCD.9.3__9Down.COM.rar.html

[desewer]

Post a screenshot of your BIOS? We'll help you then. If you cant take a screenshot with the PC, use a digital camera WITHOUT FLASH.