Reformatting Computer

[Slymm]

I need to reformat my computer but do not have my disk. Is there any way I can do that without the disk?

[Altimus]

Re: Reformatting Computer

Some computers keep a partition just for reformatting so you can do it without the disc.

But if your PC doesn't have that, no other way.

[daflyboys]

Re: Reformatting Computer

What OS? You can do a factory backup, but need to create disks. There probably something in the system tools and/or control panel to do this, but I can't remember specifically where. You may be able to go to your cpu's company's website and find instructions there. Backup your beloved data files before you do anything.

[Slymm]

Re: Reformatting Computer

What OS? You can do a factory backup, but need to create disks. There probably something in the system tools and/or control panel to do this, but I can't remember specifically where. You may be able to go to your cpu's company's website and find instructions there. Backup your beloved data files before you do anything.

Forgot to say I'm on a Dell Inspiron 1150 laptop running Windows XP

[p_rushing]

Re: Reformatting Computer

Yes you can do it, but it can cause some problems if you don't know what you are doing and can make your software from Dell not work if they've tied it to the drive. I would go to dell.com and see if you can download anything or have them send you the disk.

If you have your own software, go to bootdisk.com