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Bungleau · 08-14-2003, 10:49 PM

What do you mean?

You can simply reinstall the OS (which can correct anything that's incorrect). You can also format the hard drive and do a full reinstall, which will wipe out everything.

In either case, you need the OS installation media (CD-ROM). Depending on the age of your machine, you may be able to boot from that, or you may need a current startup disk, which will allow you to boot from a floppy and access the CD-ROM.

Note that if you want to create a startup disk, you may need the OS media available to create it properly.

08-14-2003, 10:49 PM	#3
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	What do you mean? You can simply reinstall the OS (which can correct anything that's incorrect). You can also format the hard drive and do a full reinstall, which will wipe out everything. In either case, you need the OS installation media (CD-ROM). Depending on the age of your machine, you may be able to boot from that, or you may need a current startup disk, which will allow you to boot from a floppy and access the CD-ROM. Note that if you want to create a startup disk, you may need the OS media available to create it properly. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.