reformatting computer

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

is there anyway to clear the drives without the disks to reinstall? i cant find the disks for my computer to do it, so i m hoping some of you guys can help me.

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[Ctminime 10+ year member]

not really..... i mean if u have win Xp u can system restore to the first day available.... but it will still leave SOME stuff...

 

[trevor87 5,000+ posts]

Not without disk no unless you have xp its under system tools

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

i have XP but it only goes til like last week or something. im almost positive there is a way to do it cuz RZA over on the fiberglass forum said something about it.

 

[nissanrider06 10+ year member]

cant u just (not legally) use someones elses CD?

 

[Ctminime 10+ year member]

u can do that just makes sure that it is the EXACT same version as u have so like if u have Win Xp pro w/ sp1 serial u CANNOT install win xp pro.... the serials arent the same.... the serial should be on the back or side of ure computer and find the EXACT version that that sticker says and u can use ure serial with sombody elses cd

 

[saywhat? 5,000+ posts]

yes, i tried finding my aunts, and couldnt.

its not hardly illegal, as u can pay somone that does it for aliving.

 

[Diplexers 10+ year member]

u can do that just makes sure that it is the EXACT same version as u have so like if u have Win Xp pro w/ sp1 serial u CANNOT install win xp pro.... the serials arent the same.... the serial should be on the back or side of ure computer and find the EXACT version that that sticker says and u can use ure serial with sombody elses cd

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[PhatTonyDeMarco 5,000+ posts]

Every single CD has its own serial number, not every version has the same serial...

And if you figure out a way to do this, let me know, might come in handy. But as of now, I know of no way to completely wipe the drive back to factory settings without having a back up CD or having a back up drive with that info stored on it.

 

[Cobra Commander 10+ year member]

C:/ Format C:

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

Every single CD has its own serial number, not every version has the same serial...

Incorrect. The serial is merely a license generated with an algorythym. While each license key is unique, no one serial for Windows XP Home Single user will not work with another copy of Windows XP Home Single user.

The exception is, as stated, if the installation has a service pack slipstreamed.

SP1 serials do not work for non-SP images, and vice versa.

Any copy of Windows XP is capable of being

XP Pro, single user / corporate license (no activation)

XP Home,

XP OEM

What dictates that is a file in the root of the CD, the CD's title, and the serial number you enter when installing.

If you need a Windows XP serial, google

"fckgw-rhqq2" (that's all I remember.) It's a corporate license for Windows XP, no service pack.

Google how to burn a bootable windows xp cd, or go download the WindowsXP-6in1 Iso from like ehh. Betasirc.

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

Fdisk ?

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[PatFitz9 10+ year member]

C:/ Format C:

not with XP...

your best bet is finding someone you know with a disk

 

[theCybe 5,000+ posts]

^ if you use XP to make a boot floppy, or burn a boot cd, or boot to a ramdisk, or network boot, then sure. you can format /y.

fdisk is pretty leet.

kayrad = debug to manually write zeroes to the bootsector, disk and file allocation table.

There's always linux. It's free. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif