How do I erase and format hard drive?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Todd
  • Start date Start date
T

Todd

Does anyone know how to erase the hard drive, so I can put
a fresh install of Win 2000 on a clean disk? I have an
older computer which had Win 98, so I used the 2000 CD and
chose "clean install", but now when the computer boots up
it asks "which operating system do you want to use?". I
think it must have left the old partition on the hard
drive, so I'd like to get rid of it. Thank you very much!
 
The install process from the W2k CD gives you the opportunity to format
and even delete/create partitions. Start it in the normal way, and do
your formatting.
 
-----Original Message-----
Does anyone know how to erase the hard drive, so I can put
a fresh install of Win 2000 on a clean disk? I have an
older computer which had Win 98, so I used the 2000 CD and
chose "clean install", but now when the computer boots up
it asks "which operating system do you want to use?". I
think it must have left the old partition on the hard
drive, so I'd like to get rid of it. Thank you very much!
.
u were on the right track but missed one critical step.
Click to expand...
u can follow the same procedure u used to install 2000.
However when u get to the point where window brings up
your available partitions to install windows u will have
the open to delete the current partitions. Delete them.
You will be promted that by choosing this all data on
partition will be erased. One you deleted all availabe
partitions u can new create a new C: partition and
install windows now.

Good Luck
 
To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000
CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute
makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the
prompts.

When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.
 
Back
Top