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Old 05-14-2008, 02:17 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Reformating Computer?

Ok im considering reforamtiong my PC, maily because i have so much junk installed. I want to know how long it takes? and how i do it?
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:27 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Oh. My. God.

Try this: How to Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data

or this: PC World - Step-By-Step: Reinstall Windows
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To all the god-fearing yokels.... If there was a god, and this research was wrong, would he/she let it happen? a) There is no god, so get over it b) There is a god, theres nothing wrong with this research, so get over it c) There is a god, and he doesnt care, so get over it c) There is a god, he hates you and wants you to die, so roll over
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Old 05-14-2008, 02:35 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Old 05-14-2008, 06:12 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:23 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Curse you. how long does it roughly take to reformate a PC?
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:34 AM   #6 (permalink)
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If you know what you are doing and are doing it correctly, it would take around 5-7 hours.
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:41 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Old 05-16-2008, 11:42 AM   #8 (permalink)
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If you know what you are doing and are doing it correctly, it would take around 5-7 hours.
meh i dont know. this might be a little high. I usually format my PC in around 2, 3 TOPS. Then you have to install your OS of course.. usually takes about a half hour
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2hours tops.
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Old 05-16-2008, 12:07 PM   #10 (permalink)
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I'd say it takes me 2-3 hours to get my computer back to working the way that I want it when I start from scratch.
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