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		thephoneguy Grandmaster Cheater
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				 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 1:49 am    Post subject: [Request] How to reformat w/o orig cd's | 
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				I need to reformat my computer but i dont have the original windows cd's anyway i can do it? idk when you reformat does that delete all drivers/os etc?
 
 
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		compactwater I post too much
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				 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:11 am    Post subject:  | 
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				| Reformatting will erase everything on the formatted drive. If you have C and D, and you format C, D will stay the same. If there's an OS on C, it will be removed. You can create a boot disk (with a floppy or CD) that can format the computer, but will not be able to re-install your current OS. If you have no installation disks, you may want to try Linux, a free OS.
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		thephoneguy Grandmaster Cheater
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				 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:30 am    Post subject:  | 
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				i know what formating does. i have a key for windows xp home edition. Stamped on my computer. i just need boot cd copy. i dont have any floppy disk's and thats all i can find.
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		kingfury Expert Cheater
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				 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 4:54 am    Post subject:  | 
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				compactwater u got any download link for Linux?
 
I cnt seems to find it...
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		compactwater I post too much
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		Madman I post too much
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				 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:33 am    Post subject:  | 
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				think of it this way;
 
 
 
You've got a computer case, but no parts in it.
 
 
How do you get it to run? put computer components in it, and push the power button.
 
 
 
if you don't have a cd (or flash drive, change boot sequence) then how can you install an OS on your computer?
 
 
Thats just CRAZY Thinking!
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		kingfury Expert Cheater
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				 Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2007 5:54 am    Post subject:  | 
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				To compactwater:
 
Thanks...  
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