When I try to reinstall windows and hit delete C it won't let me because it says there are files there. I can't boot off of a cd either because my cd drive does not work anymore, and I don't have any other disk drive other than a USB DVD/CD drive. Is it possible to boot from the USB DVD drive?
How else can you reformat your C drive and then reinstall windows without a CD drive?
How do I format my C drive?
I think that you will have to get a new internal CD drive. The cheapest might be about $20 at a place like STAPLES. http://www.NewEgg.com has cheap ones for under $13.
OH, I am assuming that you have a Desktop. If you have a Laptop, then you might have to check your BIOS to see if it can BOOT from your USB drive. (probably not).
Reply:You can get download the files needed for a boot up without a bootable cd-rom from the Micorsoft website. You didn't say what operating system, but the site is for Windows XP.
Reply:Since you are using Control-C at start up, I assume Windows is still operating.
For XP, start your computer in safe mode. Use F8 before Windows starts. You will see a menu of options. Select "Start in MS DOS".
When in DOS, use the Format C:/ command.
For Windows 98, choose "Restart Computer in MS DOS" at shut down.
Then use the Format C:/ command when in DOS.
If Windows is not starting and you are in MS DOS, try using the "erase *.*/h" command to remove the files you mentioned, then try to reformat. If you cannot access Windows or MS DOS, you are screwed unless you can get an MS DOS start disk.
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sweet pea
Saturday, May 22, 2010
I have scanne d comp using AVG found hosts change in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\et... \hosts
What to do? Also tell me how to hide or delete c cleaner toolbar from firefox browser as it appears in my firefox. I have tried uninstalling firefox but nothing happens. Also tell me the procedure to use c cleaner which I have recently installed. I have scanned comp using C cleaner found various problems. Plz tell me what to do after the problems has been detected.. Tell me in detail as I dont know abt c cleaner.Plz help...
I have scanne d comp using AVG found hosts change in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\et... \hosts
Try this for the hosts file issue: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10131
As for the CCleaner toolbar: in Firefox go to Tools, Addons, Extensions and see if it's listed there. If so, uninstall it. If that doesn't work, go to Add/Remove Programs in Windows and uninstall CCleaner. Then go to http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds and get the "Slim" version to install since it doesn't come with a toolbar.
For help with using CCleaner try http://www.ccleaner.com/help/
I have scanne d comp using AVG found hosts change in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\et... \hosts
Try this for the hosts file issue: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/10131
As for the CCleaner toolbar: in Firefox go to Tools, Addons, Extensions and see if it's listed there. If so, uninstall it. If that doesn't work, go to Add/Remove Programs in Windows and uninstall CCleaner. Then go to http://www.ccleaner.com/download/builds and get the "Slim" version to install since it doesn't come with a toolbar.
For help with using CCleaner try http://www.ccleaner.com/help/
I am at DOS prompt and trying to delete windows xp with corrupt files so i can reinstall fresh......?
if i type delete c:\windows
this will delete windows and will i be able to reinstall fresh with no problems even if i am missing the file hal.dll or no?
I am at DOS prompt and trying to delete windows xp with corrupt files so i can reinstall fresh......?
wow.... you better ask a person who you know is a computer expert on this, rather than people on this site who just might claim to be.
Reply:type FORMAT C:
Reply:Before you go through all that, try a simple "repair" install of Windows. Just follow my instructions below.
REPAIRING OR REINSTALLING WINDOWS XP
Turn your PC on and insert the Windows XP disk into the CD/DVD drive.
Reboot/restart the PC. This will cause the PC to boot from the XP disk and not the hard drive..
Allow the PC to run the boot up sequence. It will stop at a “black and white” screen and there will be an option to select a “repair” installation or a “full” installation.
NOTE:
If you simply want to repair/fix any and all corrupted and/or problem XP files select the “repair” option. This will only rewrite the XP files and will not affect any of your personal files or software on your PC.
If you want to Format the hard drive and rebuild it completely select the “full” installation option. Be aware that with this option you will “erase” all the files and software on that hard drive.
Select either the “repair” or “full” installation option and simply let the software run. Follow any onscreen prompts that may appear, especially during the “full” installation.
Hope this helps.
Reply:No, you cant as the DOS you are using is within Windows, it wont allow you.
To reinstall fresh, pop in XP CD, and choose to delete or format the partition during install will do that for you.
Reply:Type in "format C:\" that will completely erase and delete anything on the C:\ hard drive. All programs will be lost all data will be lost. If your O.K. with that then that's the way to go.
Reply:No. It would take a lot more typing than I'm willing to do to explain this, so here is a link.
Reply:Your best bet is to get your reinstall disks that came with the computer. Straight up deleting Windows through your dos prompt is likely to cause some problems. When you restart your computer, hit F8 as it loads. This will launch config and disk settings and will help you reconfig your computer and reboot windows, without mucking up your partions, etc.
Reply:you have to re format.. at c prompt type
format c:\
Reply:The command would be "format c:" (without the quotemarks)
You should be able to reinstall windows after the format completes. If you're using a copied version of Windows XP, this may not help you, as the copy might be missing the DLL.
Reply:what kind of computer you have? If you have a dell i can help you reformat your computer to the orginal state in which you first bought it..i didnt have any cd's with my xp..
Reply:get Darik's boot and nuke to wipe out your whole harddisc http://dban.sourceforge.net/ as long as you have a boot CD and floppy you'll be fine PS bBACKUP ALL YOUR DATA
bottle palm
this will delete windows and will i be able to reinstall fresh with no problems even if i am missing the file hal.dll or no?
I am at DOS prompt and trying to delete windows xp with corrupt files so i can reinstall fresh......?
wow.... you better ask a person who you know is a computer expert on this, rather than people on this site who just might claim to be.
Reply:type FORMAT C:
Reply:Before you go through all that, try a simple "repair" install of Windows. Just follow my instructions below.
REPAIRING OR REINSTALLING WINDOWS XP
Turn your PC on and insert the Windows XP disk into the CD/DVD drive.
Reboot/restart the PC. This will cause the PC to boot from the XP disk and not the hard drive..
Allow the PC to run the boot up sequence. It will stop at a “black and white” screen and there will be an option to select a “repair” installation or a “full” installation.
NOTE:
If you simply want to repair/fix any and all corrupted and/or problem XP files select the “repair” option. This will only rewrite the XP files and will not affect any of your personal files or software on your PC.
If you want to Format the hard drive and rebuild it completely select the “full” installation option. Be aware that with this option you will “erase” all the files and software on that hard drive.
Select either the “repair” or “full” installation option and simply let the software run. Follow any onscreen prompts that may appear, especially during the “full” installation.
Hope this helps.
Reply:No, you cant as the DOS you are using is within Windows, it wont allow you.
To reinstall fresh, pop in XP CD, and choose to delete or format the partition during install will do that for you.
Reply:Type in "format C:\" that will completely erase and delete anything on the C:\ hard drive. All programs will be lost all data will be lost. If your O.K. with that then that's the way to go.
Reply:No. It would take a lot more typing than I'm willing to do to explain this, so here is a link.
Reply:Your best bet is to get your reinstall disks that came with the computer. Straight up deleting Windows through your dos prompt is likely to cause some problems. When you restart your computer, hit F8 as it loads. This will launch config and disk settings and will help you reconfig your computer and reboot windows, without mucking up your partions, etc.
Reply:you have to re format.. at c prompt type
format c:\
Reply:The command would be "format c:" (without the quotemarks)
You should be able to reinstall windows after the format completes. If you're using a copied version of Windows XP, this may not help you, as the copy might be missing the DLL.
Reply:what kind of computer you have? If you have a dell i can help you reformat your computer to the orginal state in which you first bought it..i didnt have any cd's with my xp..
Reply:get Darik's boot and nuke to wipe out your whole harddisc http://dban.sourceforge.net/ as long as you have a boot CD and floppy you'll be fine PS bBACKUP ALL YOUR DATA
bottle palm
Computer Drives C: and E: - Both main hard drives?
Ok, I originally had a C: hard drive (duh) and it was glitched so bad all I could do was DOS. Well somehow I installed/made a new hard drive my computer calls E: drive. It is my hard drive and I've been using it for about 2 yrs now. What I wondered is my C: drive says its 128 gb but my E: drive is only 21 gb???! How can I delete C: and make E: drive my C:?? I need to get back my missing memory. :(
Computer Drives C: and E: - Both main hard drives?
you probably partitioned it, you need to run windows installer (insert cd, reboot, press any key) delete all partitions and start fresh. partitioning divides your hdd like a pie, into smaller virtual ones.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348
if you didn't actually go out and buy a new hard drive and install the hardware, then yes it was partition and you will to repartition. best way... back up data and click the link above.
I partitioned my hard drive this way: (250 gb hdd)
you can select the different drive letters once booted into windows with the disk manager (right click my computer%26gt;manage)
c: is 110GB
m: (for music) is 100GB
z: is 20GB for downloads
rest is reservered because you don't ever get what they advertise in disk space.
This way, my media goes in my m:, downloads and files goes into z:\ and if something goes wrong with windows I can reformat that partition (c:\) and all the other drives are intact.
I don't think with windows xp setup you can merge your partitions into 1, that's beyond my knowledge. now that you know this, try reposting another question. like: how do I repartition my hard drive and keep my existing data. they will more then likely suggest partition magic, which you will need to open your wallet up big time so just get a few CD's and burn your data onto that, delete your partitions and create one giant one. settings will probably be lost unless, you pay for norton ghost and create a image of your pc.
also try gparted. just download and use imgburn to burn it to a cd and restart. it's free.
http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/
Reply:First off you haven't lost "memory" (that's RAM) you have lost "storage"......
you can either: get a new hard drive (catch one on sale and they are not too expensive)..Install it as a "SLAVE" and use the software that comes with it to transfer the info on your "E" drive to the new one. Then reconfigure your NEW drive to be the master and the OLD drive to be the SLAVE and reformat the old drive. (It's NOT as hard as it sounds there is a small "Jumper" on the hard drive you move to change the configuration.)
OR:
you can just reformat you old hard drive which will wipe out everything on it and start over..if you have all the discs you need to reinstall everything. You may Email me it you have further questions about this.....
Reply:I recommend you a technician
Reply:Do need to delete anything.. just unplug the drive c: in your motherboard then leave your drive e: turn on the computer then open "My Computer" your OS will automatically change your previous drive e: to drive c:
Reply:unplug the c drive from motherboard and switch the hard drive cable with e drive
by
http://www.gunungpring.com/wordpress/int...
Reply:Unplug the c drive from your motherboard and the e drive will beecome c drive automaticily. If you don;t know what your doing, ii recommend an electition.
Reply:You have probably installed the E: drive on the recovery partition used to repair the installation. This will have destroyed the recovery partition. You now need to backup your data and do a complete new install. Make sure you have all your driver installers before you do this. You should have run a repair install from your OS disk. This would have fixed the original problem.
Computer Drives C: and E: - Both main hard drives?
you probably partitioned it, you need to run windows installer (insert cd, reboot, press any key) delete all partitions and start fresh. partitioning divides your hdd like a pie, into smaller virtual ones.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348
if you didn't actually go out and buy a new hard drive and install the hardware, then yes it was partition and you will to repartition. best way... back up data and click the link above.
I partitioned my hard drive this way: (250 gb hdd)
you can select the different drive letters once booted into windows with the disk manager (right click my computer%26gt;manage)
c: is 110GB
m: (for music) is 100GB
z: is 20GB for downloads
rest is reservered because you don't ever get what they advertise in disk space.
This way, my media goes in my m:, downloads and files goes into z:\ and if something goes wrong with windows I can reformat that partition (c:\) and all the other drives are intact.
I don't think with windows xp setup you can merge your partitions into 1, that's beyond my knowledge. now that you know this, try reposting another question. like: how do I repartition my hard drive and keep my existing data. they will more then likely suggest partition magic, which you will need to open your wallet up big time so just get a few CD's and burn your data onto that, delete your partitions and create one giant one. settings will probably be lost unless, you pay for norton ghost and create a image of your pc.
also try gparted. just download and use imgburn to burn it to a cd and restart. it's free.
http://gparted-livecd.tuxfamily.org/
Reply:First off you haven't lost "memory" (that's RAM) you have lost "storage"......
you can either: get a new hard drive (catch one on sale and they are not too expensive)..Install it as a "SLAVE" and use the software that comes with it to transfer the info on your "E" drive to the new one. Then reconfigure your NEW drive to be the master and the OLD drive to be the SLAVE and reformat the old drive. (It's NOT as hard as it sounds there is a small "Jumper" on the hard drive you move to change the configuration.)
OR:
you can just reformat you old hard drive which will wipe out everything on it and start over..if you have all the discs you need to reinstall everything. You may Email me it you have further questions about this.....
Reply:I recommend you a technician
Reply:Do need to delete anything.. just unplug the drive c: in your motherboard then leave your drive e: turn on the computer then open "My Computer" your OS will automatically change your previous drive e: to drive c:
Reply:unplug the c drive from motherboard and switch the hard drive cable with e drive
by
http://www.gunungpring.com/wordpress/int...
Reply:Unplug the c drive from your motherboard and the e drive will beecome c drive automaticily. If you don;t know what your doing, ii recommend an electition.
Reply:You have probably installed the E: drive on the recovery partition used to repair the installation. This will have destroyed the recovery partition. You now need to backup your data and do a complete new install. Make sure you have all your driver installers before you do this. You should have run a repair install from your OS disk. This would have fixed the original problem.
How to delete?
I have window in c: and in d: how to delete c:
How to delete?
press del.
Reply:You can never delete C:\ ... When windows is running, It uses the files on C:\ .. you have to start with the drive you want to keep and then delete d:
Reply:Whoa!
Is the C: drive where Windows is loading from on your PC?
If yes, then deleting it will be like shooting yourself!
Have fun but be safe!
Reply:With your disc, boot to setup and make d active and c to logical before you can boot from d.
After booting from d, you can then remove c.
Window only boot from active partition.
Reply:Hello Dear
Start your PC with the win that is on D drive then go to C and now you can delete it . you shouldn't open any program when you delete it .
Good luck
Reply:Drag it to the recycling bin?
Reply:boot to d: and format c:
Reply:If you delete C:
you may not open your computer.
Be careful, before deleting.
I think you may delete D: not C:
window directory or windows directory?
Reply:Go to my computer and there should be a drive that says C it has removable programs
Reply:Your question makes no sense so I assume you're not really serious.
Reply:reload the windows cd and delete the d partition not the c.
Reply:do you really want to delete the o/s on c .....this is normally where the o/s works from ...if you do remove it then other programmes may well not work ....be careful !!
How to delete?
press del.
Reply:You can never delete C:\ ... When windows is running, It uses the files on C:\ .. you have to start with the drive you want to keep and then delete d:
Reply:Whoa!
Is the C: drive where Windows is loading from on your PC?
If yes, then deleting it will be like shooting yourself!
Have fun but be safe!
Reply:With your disc, boot to setup and make d active and c to logical before you can boot from d.
After booting from d, you can then remove c.
Window only boot from active partition.
Reply:Hello Dear
Start your PC with the win that is on D drive then go to C and now you can delete it . you shouldn't open any program when you delete it .
Good luck
Reply:Drag it to the recycling bin?
Reply:boot to d: and format c:
Reply:If you delete C:
you may not open your computer.
Be careful, before deleting.
I think you may delete D: not C:
window directory or windows directory?
Reply:Go to my computer and there should be a drive that says C it has removable programs
Reply:Your question makes no sense so I assume you're not really serious.
Reply:reload the windows cd and delete the d partition not the c.
Reply:do you really want to delete the o/s on c .....this is normally where the o/s works from ...if you do remove it then other programmes may well not work ....be careful !!
Can't format c: drive for fresh install of windows xp?
i can't format c:/ drive were windows r there....
inprocess installing windows... all partitions drive came .. there i wanna delete c:/ drive partition but it gave an answer tht unable delete partitioon because this drive contains some temporary files which helps to complete windows installation..
nd whn goes for second way i.e command prompt way ..
there i type format c: or format c:/u there i write c:/ volume thn it shows " format cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. format may run if this volume is dismounted firt.ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to force a dismount on this volume ? y/n ""
thn i type "y"
thn it shows
"cannot lock the drive. the volume is still in use."
plzz tell me wht shoud i do now ... its very urgent for me .. plzz help me
Can't format c: drive for fresh install of windows xp?
Probs need a new harddrive
Reply:Use any good Disk Manager, I would recommend seagate. Search google for it.
Reply:You may be havin some corrupt parts in your HDD.
First download a software like HDD Recovery Pro burn it onto a cd n they boot from it ..
Then clear all errors if you get any ..
And then try installing Xp again ..
Reply:Use a boot disk.
Links ^_^
Reply:You are trying to install windows XP when you are already logged on which is not possible, hence you are getting the message "volume is in use by another process".
Hence, you would have log off from the operating system and then insert the boot-able disk that has windows xp and wait for the booting process to start.
Once the booting process starts, you should see a message on your top left screen saying..."Press any key to enter......".
Follow the instruction that folllows, once you enter the installation set-up screen.Here you should select the drive (In this case C:\\ drive) to be formatted.Once the format has been done, follow the on-screen instruction to install Windows XP..........
inprocess installing windows... all partitions drive came .. there i wanna delete c:/ drive partition but it gave an answer tht unable delete partitioon because this drive contains some temporary files which helps to complete windows installation..
nd whn goes for second way i.e command prompt way ..
there i type format c: or format c:/u there i write c:/ volume thn it shows " format cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. format may run if this volume is dismounted firt.ALL OPENED HANDLES TO THIS VOLUME WOULD THEN BE INVALID. would you like to force a dismount on this volume ? y/n ""
thn i type "y"
thn it shows
"cannot lock the drive. the volume is still in use."
plzz tell me wht shoud i do now ... its very urgent for me .. plzz help me
Can't format c: drive for fresh install of windows xp?
Probs need a new harddrive
Reply:Use any good Disk Manager, I would recommend seagate. Search google for it.
Reply:You may be havin some corrupt parts in your HDD.
First download a software like HDD Recovery Pro burn it onto a cd n they boot from it ..
Then clear all errors if you get any ..
And then try installing Xp again ..
Reply:Use a boot disk.
Links ^_^
Reply:You are trying to install windows XP when you are already logged on which is not possible, hence you are getting the message "volume is in use by another process".
Hence, you would have log off from the operating system and then insert the boot-able disk that has windows xp and wait for the booting process to start.
Once the booting process starts, you should see a message on your top left screen saying..."Press any key to enter......".
Follow the instruction that folllows, once you enter the installation set-up screen.Here you should select the drive (In this case C:\\ drive) to be formatted.Once the format has been done, follow the on-screen instruction to install Windows XP..........
How can I delete a 5 gb. drive that I partitioned off of my 40 gb. harddrive?
The 5 gb. drive was named C: and the Remainder is named E:. I have a problem because only one copy of Windows XP Home can run on this machine. And I also ran out of drive letters when trying to add a DVD drive. I would like to just delete C: drive and rename E: or have the DVD drive become C:. I don't care about losing the 5 gigs, but hope to save my data to DVD before reinstalling Windows XP on what should be C:. There is also a problem with memory locations being used as virtual memory not being found because Windows looks at C: as a usable drive. Anyone have a slow fix?
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