Author Topic: formatting? (Read 1862 times)

Wanted · « **on:** July 28, 2007, 08:14:55 AM »

ive never used formatting so i better ask b4 doing it

if i use it will i lose my system files needed to run the comp like WINDOWS?

thx to any1 who replies

VenomX · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:20:48 AM »

It deletes EVERYTHING. So yeah, you'll need to reinstall Windows and programs again.

Wanted · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2007, 04:47:50 PM »

so this will make the comp fast -good as new?

does any1 have a windows xp torrent so if i do it i can reinstall windows?

Brainkiller · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2007, 04:49:32 PM »

You aren't allowed to talk about warez on teh forumz

Spoofy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2007, 05:07:24 PM »

But you are allowed to post pictures of a guy humping another guys head as your signature

Neo Anderson · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2007, 05:39:33 PM »

Quote from: Brainkiller

You aren't allowed to talk about warez on teh forumz

Bingo, keep talk about things like this to MSN please.

Ph33r · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2007, 08:57:09 PM »

Reformatting will delete everything including the old OS.. If you're really that stingy and not wanting to foot out for a new OS, then use Linux.. That's free.. Warning: It needs boot commands to install so learn them before reformatting..

memorex · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2007, 03:39:15 AM »

torrent download link isnt warez, hi wants to download cd, and then buy cd-key

Cody · « **Reply #8 on:** July 29, 2007, 04:46:05 AM »

Quote from: memorex

torrent download link isnt warez, hi wants to download cd, and then buy cd-key

That made no sense..

madman · « **Reply #9 on:** July 29, 2007, 07:52:20 AM »

Quote from: StormLexer

Quote from: memorex
torrent download link isnt warez, hi wants to download cd, and then buy cd-key
That made no sense..

you can buy keys online from microsoft.

JayFoxRox · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2007, 04:20:12 AM »

yeh but you wont need torrent then as they supply virtual cd. A quick look in the "Windows [insert Distribution here]" clears things up: "you are not the legal owner of anything! You get the license for a time of 50 Years starting at buying date. Microsoft is still the owner of all Hard- and Software provided to install Windows [insert Distribution here]"

Or something like that. Atleast you dont own the cd etc. But you have to pay them the license etc.
Ph33r got a good point: get Linux (Fedora 7 recommended by me). Although i m not sure what he means by boot commands cause you can just burn a bootable disk and a Linux provided with an Easy Installer...

//Edit: Neo - check the EULA of MSN. It tells you that MS is allowed to check the packets (/ Conversations) and Warez or Porn is not allowed on the service...

Ph33r · « **Reply #11 on:** August 03, 2007, 06:17:26 AM »

Personally I would recommend Ubuntu.. Seems better.. And if I'm not very much mistaken, Ubuntu MIGHT need boot commands...