If you want to know how to format your computer in 2011 you are most likely to be using Windows Vista or Windows 7. The steps to format your computer using either of these operating systems is very similar. I can show you how to format your computer.
Things have changed as formatting with Windows Vista and Windows 7 is a lot different to formatting with windows XP. Of course there are similar aspects such as needing the original operating system CD to start the formatting process, but there are a few big differences.
How to format your computer in 2011?
1. You will need to place your operating system DVD into your DVD drive. Windows XP operating system comes on a CD and Windows Vista and Windows 7 come on a DVD.
2. The setup files will be loaded when you start your computer and boot to the operating system CD. This applies full for all versions of Windows. When the computer restarts you do not have to do anything. This means that you should not touch the keyboard.
3. You will be prompted to enter a few questions but I will explain the hardest part, which is to delete the old partition where Windows was previously installed.
4. Your first choice when you want to format your computer with a Windows Vista or seven CD is to upgrade or choose a custom installation. You will need to choose custom installation.
5. Then you will see a list of partitions with Windows on them. Partition by making it blue and then click on the advanced options. This is where you can delete and create new partitions. You will need to do this to start with a new clean slate.
6. Once you have sorted out your partitions you will be able to start to format your computer. With windows XP and Windows Vista there is not much more you have to do.
7. You will have to answer some questions and fill out a few forms and maybe enter your serial number. Then the computer will restart and you will have a fresh copy of Windows on your computer.
8. The next step is to install your programs you want on your computer, set up your e-mail, and possibly install drivers.