Formatting a computer involves erasing all of
the data on the computer's hard drive, and then reinstalling the operating
system so that the computer is restored to factory defaults. This can be useful
if your computer is malfunctioning, or you are planning on selling or donating
it.
In other to load a new operating system over
the present faulty O.S, a window loader is needed. In this case a bootable
flash containing windows or a Window 7 disc can be use to format bthe computer
system.
Below are the steps on how i format faulty Computer SYSTEM
i.
Set your BIOS to boot
from CD: To do this, restart the computer
and enter the setup screen when the manufacturer logo appears. The key to do
this will be displayed, and varies by manufacturer. The most common keys are
F2, F10, F12, and Del. Once in the BIOS menu, select the Boot menu. Change the
order of devices so that your computer boots from CD before booting from the
hard drive. Save your changes and exit. Your computer will restart.If you are
installing from a flash drive, then you will need to set the BIOS to boot from
removable storage.
Begin
Setup. If the CD has been inserted and the BIOS is set correctly, you will see
a message telling you to “Press any key to boot from CD…” Press a key on the
keyboard and the setup process for Windows 7 will launch. Your system may
automatically launch the setup program without asking you to press any key.
i.
Watch the Windows
files load: After
completion, the Windows 7 logo will appear. No files have been altered on your
computer yet. Your data will be deleted in later steps.
ii.
Choose your preferences. You will be prompted to
confirm your Language, Time & Currency format, and Keyboard or input
method. Select the appropriate options for you and click Next. Click Install Now. Do not click Repair
Computer, even if you are repairing a computer by reinstalling Windows. Once
clicked, Setup will begin loading the files it needs to continue. Read
and accept the terms. In order to advance, you must indicate that you
have read and agree to Microsoft’s terms of use. Be sure to read through it so
that you know your rights and limitations as a user. Choose Custom install. This will allow you to perform a clean
installation. Formatting the computer means wiping it of all the data that is
on it, so you will be performing a clean installation, so that you will be
given the option to erase the disk.
iii.
Wait while Windows
installs files: The percentage next to Expanding Windows files
will steadily increase. This part of the process can take up to 30 minutes.
- Windows will automatically restart your computer when finished.
- Setup will launch again, and a message will tell you that Setup is updating registry settings.
- A window will open letting you know that Windows is completing the installation. Your computer will restart again when this is complete.
- Setup will now load drivers and check video settings. This part does not require any input from you.
- Enter your user name and computer name. Your username will be used to log in to the computer and personalize your account. Your computer name is the name that your computer will display on the network. You can add more users later through the Windows 7 control panel. Windows will ask you for a password. This is optional but highly recommended, especially if the computer will be accessible by users other than yourself. If you’d rather not have a password, leave the fields blank and click Next.
·
Enter your product key. This is the 25-character
key that came with your copy of Windows. Check the “Automatically activate
Windows when I’m online” to have Windows automatically verify your key the next
time it is connected to the internet.
5.
Explore your desktop.
After one final loading screen, your new Windows 7 desktop will appear.
Installation is now complete.
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