Hi, I'm currently using windows xp home on a dell inspiron 1150, I'm wanting to completely format my c drive and re-install windows on a clean slate, is this possible from the restore cd that came with my dell computer?
I've restored my computer a couple times using the restore cd, and each time something gets left behind wether it is programs or just extra files.. so I am wanting to format the whole drive myself, then try and use the recovery cd.. i'm just not sure if it will work, when I use the restore method while logged on windows, the method doesn't "format" so to speak everything, it just cleans up the registry and restores the default settings but stuff gets left behind. I'm afraid i'll screw something up..
Thanks.
I've restored my computer a couple times using the restore cd, and each time something gets left behind wether it is programs or just extra files.. so I am wanting to format the whole drive myself, then try and use the recovery cd.. i'm just not sure if it will work, when I use the restore method while logged on windows, the method doesn't "format" so to speak everything, it just cleans up the registry and restores the default settings but stuff gets left behind. I'm afraid i'll screw something up..
Thanks.