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Delete all data from the hard drive.

Delete all data from the hard drive.

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brentnall_clan
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07-30-2023, 01:48 AM
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I need to clear everything and reset the system since the usual reinstall isn't working. My concern is figuring out the right steps.
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brentnall_clan
07-30-2023, 01:48 AM #1

I need to clear everything and reset the system since the usual reinstall isn't working. My concern is figuring out the right steps.

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HellNether
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07-30-2023, 03:00 AM
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You’d require a different system to link the drive, after which you can format it. Alternatively, you can format directly from a bootable Windows installer, as there should be an option available when choosing the disk to install.
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07-30-2023, 03:00 AM #2

You’d require a different system to link the drive, after which you can format it. Alternatively, you can format directly from a bootable Windows installer, as there should be an option available when choosing the disk to install.

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Cramie
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07-30-2023, 07:06 AM
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Hey, If you have a USB boot drive or disk drive there is an option as you go on to install to delete partitions, you should do all of them and then re format the main one as a basic drive. Hope this helps, TT
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Cramie
07-30-2023, 07:06 AM #3

Hey, If you have a USB boot drive or disk drive there is an option as you go on to install to delete partitions, you should do all of them and then re format the main one as a basic drive. Hope this helps, TT

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Yandu
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07-30-2023, 07:11 AM
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You can use adapters that convert SATA/PATA ports to USB to link the drive with another device via USB. It’s recommended to perform a disk check before setting up Windows, as this might indicate the drive is failing.
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Yandu
07-30-2023, 07:11 AM #4

You can use adapters that convert SATA/PATA ports to USB to link the drive with another device via USB. It’s recommended to perform a disk check before setting up Windows, as this might indicate the drive is failing.

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camilo645
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08-04-2023, 12:17 PM
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Run Windows installation media and, prior to the setup process, select the format option.
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camilo645
08-04-2023, 12:17 PM #5

Run Windows installation media and, prior to the setup process, select the format option.

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