Steps in reformatting your computer Set your BIOS

Steps in reformatting your computer • Set your BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) to boot from CDROM To do this, follow these steps: – Restart your computer – Hit the DEL button or any key that enters the BIOS – In the BIOS menu, enter the Boot Sequence from the Advanced BIOS option – Select CD-ROM to be the first bootup device and HARD DISK to be second – Save settings and exit the BIOS – Insert Windows XP CD and restart the computer

• After you restart the computer, a message will prompt you to boot from CD. • Hit any key.

• A blue screen will appear and begin loading XP setup from the CD

• Hit Enter to setup Windows XP.

• After agreeing to the EULA (End-User License Agreement), hit F 8.

• After installing the necessary setup files, Windows XP will display your partitions. Delete any existing partitions by selecting the desired partition with the arrow keys, press D to delete and then L to confirm the deletion.

• You should now have only one option, "Unpartitioned Space". Press Enter to install Windows XP to the unpartitioned space.

• When asked how you would like to format the partition, select "Format using the NTFS file system".

• System will format the partition and the installation files will be copied.

• The computer will reboot. • While the computer is rebooting, please do not touch any keys.

• Setup commences. From now on the screens will look like the following:

• The first form that appears is the Regional And Language Options. Determine your preferred settings and click Next.

• You will be prompted to enter your Name & Organization.

• Next, enter your Windows XP CD-Key. This key is usually attached with the CD jewel case or license. After that, click Next.

• Now, enter an computer name. Click Next.

• You'll now be prompted to configure your Date & Time Settings. Make the necessary changes and click Next.

• Next, you'll be prompted to select a network setting. Select Typical Settings and click Next. Click Next again.

• Windows XP Setup resumes its installation.

• After Windows XP is setup, you can now install your device drivers (Modem, Sound, Video, etc) and application software and restore any backup files and you're almost done!