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Formatting with only a DVDRW drive - [fr31ns]Karrde - 06-16-2009
So I really need to format the lappy. Is it possible to completely format a laptop with only a DVD? Note, this is a Vista comp, though I doubt that changes the procedure much. An OS reinstall would be easy enough, but that's not really what I want. Help for someone who's never actually had to format before
Re: Formatting with only a DVDRW drive - Negate - 06-16-2009
Not quite sure what your asking here you want to format your HD but not reinstall your OS?
Re: Formatting with only a DVDRW drive - CaffeinePowered - 06-16-2009
Um...yes?
Whatever OS you are trying to install should have a format option, just boot from the CD/DVD.....
Re: Formatting with only a DVDRW drive - [fr31ns]Karrde - 06-16-2009
I guess I meant from a prompt. IE format c:/s or whatever. Is there even an appreciable difference between formatting from booting to DVD/CD and doing it manually? Like I said, I've never actually had to do this.
Re: Formatting with only a DVDRW drive - CaffeinePowered - 06-16-2009
Quote:Karrde link=topic=3092.msg90432#msg90432 date=1245164211]
I guess I meant from a prompt. IE format c:/s or whatever. Is there even an appreciable difference between formatting from booting to DVD/CD and doing it manually? Like I said, I've never actually had to do this.
Not really, Id just use the utility that's on the CD, usually the prompt formatting or windows formatting utility are designed for formatting a drive that isn't C:
Re: Formatting with only a DVDRW drive - [fr31ns]Karrde - 06-16-2009
Good to know since I'm probably going to be having multiple HDDs on the next comp I get (aka when I'm done with nursing school).