How to format your computer with Windows XP

To format your computer with windows XP is not very hard, it just to be done rightly. But do not worry, inside this blog I will teach you from A-Z on how to format your computer with Windows XP. You can save a huge amount of money and time if you know how to format your computer yourself.

Before you attempt to format your computer with Windows XP you should backup your computer files and settings. You should also make sure you have a copy of your systems drivers and a copy of your important passwords.


Here is the list of importance topics that does matter in order to format your computer. It would be great if you can go through this topic one by one.


Why should you format your computer and what does it mean?
If you are not sure what formatting your computer actually involves then you should find out first. It is easy for the average computer user to format a computer, nevertheless all the steps should be performed perfectly.

How to format your computer using Windows XP.
Step by step instructions on how to format your computer in windows XP. Beginning from the minute you boot from the Original Windows CD and how to make your computer boot from it.

How to get into Your BIOS and change settings.
In order to format your computer you will need to make your computer boot directly to the cd drive. You want it to read your Windows XP CD that you want to install.

How to repair a damaged boot sector by replacing the master boot record (MBR) in Windows XP.
Sometimes when you have a computer problem, try to repair the boot sector of your hard drive before formatting your computer.

How to repair a Windows XP installation without formatting your computer and loosing your files
Formatting you computer not a must when a problem occur, learn how to repair windows XP without formatting.

How to delete a partition on a hard drive
When formatting a computer you need to delete the main partition that had the previous version of Windows on it then create a new partition to start from scratch. You can also create extra partitions from one hard drive.

Delete, merge, create, and rename a hard drive partition without formatting Windows
If you don't need to format your c: drive but just want to clean up your other partitions you can do this without having to format your computer. You can delete partitions or create them as long as you are not touching the main c: drive.

Should I choose NTFS or FAT32 file system
Just to make it clear for the beginners. When you first format your computer you have to choose the file system your want. You can choose between NTFS and FAT32.

How to format your spare hard drive or flash drive
If you have a spare hard drive attached to your computer, inside the case or in an external case, you can format it without affecting the main hard drive. You can also format you USB flash drive or any portable external drives using the same method.

A list of the most important computer system files and folders to Backup
Before you format your computer you must backup your files. Here a list of the most important files that you cannot and must not forget to backup when formatting your computer. Some files are hidden and some are just obvious.

What are Device Drivers and why do I need them for my computer?
When you format your computer, the entire driver will be deleted. Unless you are using “a compete restore disc” that came with your system, all drivers will be re-installed automatically. This includes drivers like lan, display, audio, and drivers for any other devices that might be extra on your computer.

Recover emails, files, and data from a crashed hard drive or computer
If your hard drive or computer has crashed you still can recover your important files from the hard drive before formatting your computer again.