You want to format a corrupted hard drive.Maybe you don't know how to install a fresh copy of Windows XP with Service Pack 3.If you want to get the job done quickly, you should read the instructions in this particular wikiHow.
Step 1: You can get a Windows vista installation CD.
If you bought Windows, you will usually get it with your PC.You can buy it from Microsoft if you don't have the installation CD.The CD is required for installation.
Step 2: You can start your PC by pressing the F2 or F12 keys.
You will be able to see your PC Bios settings.Find the boot menu.Pick CD-ROM as the first boot device.
Step 3: If you want to restart your PC, insert your Windows Installation CD.
The Windows Installation will start when your PC boots from the CD.The key is pressed at the screen.
Step 4: Pressing the F8 key will accept the license agreement.
Step 5: The hard drive partition should be selected for installation.
Step 6: A partition should be created at this screen.
The size of the partition can be defined by pressing the "C" key.
Step 7: The partition you choose will be used for installation of Windows.
The Enter key needs to be pressed.
Step 8: You can format the partition.
For best results, choose quick NTFS.A normal NFTS will take a long time, and the FAT filesystems are obsolete.
Step 9: Partition will be formated by setup.
Step 10: Run the setup.
Setup will start copying files after formatting.
Step 11: You need to install Windows.
Setup will restart your PC and install Windows after copying your files.There is a progress bar on the left panel.
Step 12: When prompted, choose desired language and regional settings.
Step 13: You can enter the key from the disk.
The Windows Installation disk is written behind the pack.You can buy a key from Microsoft.
Step 14: You can type a name for your computer.
You can also type a password if you want.
Step 15: You can set time and date according to your country.
Step 16: Press the Enter key if you want to provide network settings for networking PCs.
Step 17: The setup will register components and install device drivers.
Step 18: The installation process needs to be finished.
After completion, setup will clean up the files and restart your PC.You can remove the CD from the drive.
Step 19: If Windows tells you to improve your screen resolution, click OK.