how do u erase a hard drive - Open Forum

chadm · 05-15-2004, 10:41 PM

my other computer has a virus and i need to erase my hard drive how do i do it help please

Angel Of Death · 05-15-2004, 10:46 PM

shut down windows

get to c:\

type format c:

hit enter

get windows XP disk handy

chadm · 05-15-2004, 11:20 PM

how do i get to c\

D-UNIT dem xpt · 05-17-2004, 01:25 PM

f disk that shit

-Baker- · 05-18-2004, 03:07 AM

What operating system are you running right now?

If its XP then load the CD into the cd-rom. Press the button to turn on your PC its should boot from the CD and not the hard drive. (This all depends on your boot sequence) When the CD loads read the directions and press enter to load a new OS. Once it comes down to it it will find your current OS and you want to overwrite this or delete the partition. I would delete it then it will ask you a few few questions about this task and you'll be erasing everything.

This is quite simple if your objective is to erase the data on your drive then this should be a fun experience for you.

If you need me to I can walk you through the process over the phone. Just PM me ur number and I'll buzz ya ...I have unlimited long distance.

Magic_Cow · 05-19-2004, 09:58 PM

Dude just hit the start button, click on run. type command or cmd or c/: should work. then type c/:reformate it will tell you do you really etc etc click yes. this should take about 5-10 miuntes dependin on how many files/how big the virus is. Just a note some virus can survie formates and partitions so sometimes you need to get a whole new HD(most dont tho). once this is done have a winds 98hd and 4 wind2k hd one for each start up, once that is done then upgrade to xp if you have xp. thats the savest way and winds 2k should let you know if you still have the virus on the same drive.

Magic_Cow · 05-19-2004, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Baker-

What operating system are you running right now?

If its XP then load the CD into the cd-rom. Press the button to turn on your PC its should boot from the CD and not the hard drive. (This all depends on your boot sequence) When the CD loads read the directions and press enter to load a new OS. Once it comes down to it it will find your current OS and you want to overwrite this or delete the partition. I would delete it then it will ask you a few few questions about this task and you'll be erasing everything.

This is quite simple if your objective is to erase the data on your drive then this should be a fun experience for you.

If you need me to I can walk you through the process over the phone. Just PM me ur number and I'll buzz ya ...I have unlimited long distance.

Most ppl partition their drives just to make space of old crap they dont want anymore. In a case of a virus you shoudl just reformate the drive and is more reliable to work the first go around. sometimes you need to partition 3 or 4 times before the virus is fully gone. Worms leave dummy files that can surive partitions. Yes reformating deletes everything(includign the virus) which is why you save important on a cd.

Stunt Jester 1 · 05-19-2004, 10:03 PM

you can do it so when you first turn you computer on it says hit like F1 or ESC to enter start opt. then when your in that, change it so it read the disc drive before the hard drive. Then just drop your XP disk in, and restart. This will read the disk first, let you start over. If this dont help you have to go into dos and delete and repartion your drive and its a little harder.

Magic_Cow · 05-19-2004, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stunt Jester 1

you can do it so when you first turn you computer on it says hit like F1 or ESC to enter start opt. then when your in that, change it so it read the disc drive before the hard drive. Then just drop your XP disk in, and restart. This will read the disk first, let you start over. If this dont help you have to go into dos and delete and repartion your drive and its a little harder.

I'm not all that in cpus, but I know I had 3 viruses surive partitions and I dont deal with them anymore. But its safe to upgrade to xp from wind2k. Yes, more time consuming, but it well worth it.

Stunt Jester 1 · 05-19-2004, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Cow

I'm not all that in cpus, but I know I had 3 viruses surive partitions and I dont deal with them anymore. But its safe to upgrade to xp from wind2k. Yes, more time consuming, but it well worth it.

yea im far from a computer kid, but i agree movin to XP is a must!

Magic_Cow · 05-19-2004, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stunt Jester 1

yea im far from a computer kid, but i agree movin to XP is a must!

No, it isn't alot of software are compatiple with xp, adn i still run 2k(prof) and its fine with alot of my shit, but I just cant run furityloops with it.

Magic_Cow · 05-19-2004, 10:16 PM

It just matters on what your computer is used for. once you figuar'd that out then just ask you local computer dealer. hell just call best buy they can tell you.

Sonicjay · 05-19-2004, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Cow

Dude just hit the start button, click on run. type command or cmd or c/: should work. then type c/:reformate it will tell you do you really etc etc click yes. this should take about 5-10 miuntes dependin on how many files/how big the virus is. Just a note some virus can survie formates and partitions so sometimes you need to get a whole new HD(most dont tho). once this is done have a winds 98hd and 4 wind2k hd one for each start up, once that is done then upgrade to xp if you have xp. thats the savest way and winds 2k should let you know if you still have the virus on the same drive.

Magic_Cow · 05-20-2004, 01:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonicjay

?????

Ishc54 · 05-20-2004, 02:01 AM

LMMFAo at Jay..

I was thinkin the same shit

-Baker- · 05-20-2004, 02:20 AM

How to delete a partition:

Throw HD onto ground from a 5 foot drop!

How to format a Drive:

Pour gasoline on it and light it on fire!

Did I miss something. This is tuff enough trying to explian it to someone over a post. This is why I offered to have him buzz my pager and I will suck up the free long distance from my end to help another rider out.

You guys need to remember there are people who have no clue about PC's....take it easy on these guys...LOL

(I like the gasoline trick myself)

Magic_Cow · 05-20-2004, 02:56 AM

If he was having troble all he had to do was call you or just pm me. i would help with no problems.

Magic_Cow · 05-20-2004, 02:57 AM

If you read a few post above you will see what i'm talking about. I'm not a comp tech yet, so I was just trying to help "a fellow rider out".

-Baker- · 05-20-2004, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magic_Cow

If you read a few post above you will see what i'm talking about. I'm not a comp tech yet, so I was just trying to help "a fellow rider out".

Are you in school for computers? I ask because you said "I'm not a comp tech yet" Its a tuff career to have now a days. I'm self-taught(hacking cracking side), but my pops runs a corp on networking for high profile clients...ie doctors, lawyers, dentist. 600 bucks an hour...lol

Wheres San Pedro? West Coast?

Magic_Cow · 05-20-2004, 05:23 AM

yeah, i'm really into computer shit. I can take y "WHOLE" cpu apart and rememebr where everything goes back and put it back together. I'm going in computer science/tech and other shit. i really want to create gaes and shit.
Can you ask you dad toooo hook it up. Yeah, Pedro is west coast. Near Long Beach just across the bridge. Right below Palso Verdes. hit me up sometimes. trying to buy a gsxr750, but my job right now isn't cutting it at 7.25 an hour!

05-15-2004, 10:41 PM	#1
chadm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SULPHUR LOUISIANA Age: 28 Bike: 03 XR50, 00 929 Gender: Male Posts: 411	how do u erase a hard drive my other computer has a virus and i need to erase my hard drive how do i do it help please

05-15-2004, 10:46 PM	#2
Angel Of Death I Chose to No Longer Post Join Date: Dec 2002 Age: 27 Bike: Gender: Male Posts: 6,269	Re: how do u erase a hard drive shut down windows get to c:\ type format c: hit enter get windows XP disk handy

05-15-2004, 11:20 PM	#3
chadm Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SULPHUR LOUISIANA Age: 28 Bike: 03 XR50, 00 929 Gender: Male Posts: 411	Re: how do u erase a hard drive how do i get to c\

05-17-2004, 01:25 PM	#4
D-UNIT dem xpt Liv fr PEACE prpre fr WAR Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: . Age: 29 Bike: cbr f4(no I) Gender: Male Posts: 1,834	Re: how do u erase a hard drive f disk that shit

05-18-2004, 03:07 AM	#5
-Baker- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cali-Bay area Age: Bike: 02 GSXR 750 & 89 Ninja 6 Gender: Male Posts: 819	Re: how do u erase a hard drive What operating system are you running right now? If its XP then load the CD into the cd-rom. Press the button to turn on your PC its should boot from the CD and not the hard drive. (This all depends on your boot sequence) When the CD loads read the directions and press enter to load a new OS. Once it comes down to it it will find your current OS and you want to overwrite this or delete the partition. I would delete it then it will ask you a few few questions about this task and you'll be erasing everything. This is quite simple if your objective is to erase the data on your drive then this should be a fun experience for you. If you need me to I can walk you through the process over the phone. Just PM me ur number and I'll buzz ya ...I have unlimited long distance. __________________ PimpN Corrupt COPS: Bad boys, bad boys whatcha goin do..

05-19-2004, 09:58 PM	#6
Magic_Cow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Pedro Age: 24 Bike: Working On jacking this new pice =) Gender: Male Posts: 382	Re: how do u erase a hard drive Dude just hit the start button, click on run. type command or cmd or c/: should work. then type c/:reformate it will tell you do you really etc etc click yes. this should take about 5-10 miuntes dependin on how many files/how big the virus is. Just a note some virus can survie formates and partitions so sometimes you need to get a whole new HD(most dont tho). once this is done have a winds 98hd and 4 wind2k hd one for each start up, once that is done then upgrade to xp if you have xp. thats the savest way and winds 2k should let you know if you still have the virus on the same drive. __________________ Magic_ ~~Banging Hoes Since 92~~ (hoes+me=banging your girl)

05-19-2004, 10:03 PM	#8
Stunt Jester 1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Evansville, IN Age: 25 Bike: 06 R1 and a FIDDY! Gender: Male Posts: 605	Re: how do u erase a hard drive you can do it so when you first turn you computer on it says hit like F1 or ESC to enter start opt. then when your in that, change it so it read the disc drive before the hard drive. Then just drop your XP disk in, and restart. This will read the disk first, let you start over. If this dont help you have to go into dos and delete and repartion your drive and its a little harder. __________________ [url=http://www.terrehaters.com]TerreHaters.com[/url] Email: Thomas1@ma.rr.com AIM: Stunt Jester 1 Yahoo: StuntJester1

05-19-2004, 10:16 PM	#12
Magic_Cow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Pedro Age: 24 Bike: Working On jacking this new pice =) Gender: Male Posts: 382	Re: how do u erase a hard drive It just matters on what your computer is used for. once you figuar'd that out then just ask you local computer dealer. hell just call best buy they can tell you. __________________ Magic_ ~~Banging Hoes Since 92~~ (hoes+me=banging your girl)

05-20-2004, 02:01 AM	#15
Ishc54 I Enjoy Posting At StuntLife! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Dallas Age: 17 Bike: 02 954, 04 CRF FiDdY,03 XR fiDdY and 01XK125 Gender: Male Posts: 1,374	Re: how do u erase a hard drive LMMFAo at Jay.. I was thinkin the same shit __________________ AIM: Ishc54 P.A.C. 07/26/03

05-20-2004, 02:20 AM	#16
-Baker- Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cali-Bay area Age: Bike: 02 GSXR 750 & 89 Ninja 6 Gender: Male Posts: 819	Re: how do u erase a hard drive How to delete a partition: Throw HD onto ground from a 5 foot drop! How to format a Drive: Pour gasoline on it and light it on fire! Did I miss something. This is tuff enough trying to explian it to someone over a post. This is why I offered to have him buzz my pager and I will suck up the free long distance from my end to help another rider out. You guys need to remember there are people who have no clue about PC's....take it easy on these guys...LOL (I like the gasoline trick myself) __________________ PimpN Corrupt COPS: Bad boys, bad boys whatcha goin do..

05-20-2004, 02:56 AM	#17
Magic_Cow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Pedro Age: 24 Bike: Working On jacking this new pice =) Gender: Male Posts: 382	Re: how do u erase a hard drive If he was having troble all he had to do was call you or just pm me. i would help with no problems. __________________ Magic_ ~~Banging Hoes Since 92~~ (hoes+me=banging your girl)

05-20-2004, 02:57 AM	#18
Magic_Cow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Pedro Age: 24 Bike: Working On jacking this new pice =) Gender: Male Posts: 382	Re: how do u erase a hard drive If you read a few post above you will see what i'm talking about. I'm not a comp tech yet, so I was just trying to help "a fellow rider out". __________________ Magic_ ~~Banging Hoes Since 92~~ (hoes+me=banging your girl)

05-20-2004, 05:23 AM	#20
Magic_Cow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Pedro Age: 24 Bike: Working On jacking this new pice =) Gender: Male Posts: 382	Re: how do u erase a hard drive yeah, i'm really into computer shit. I can take y "WHOLE" cpu apart and rememebr where everything goes back and put it back together. I'm going in computer science/tech and other shit. i really want to create gaes and shit. Can you ask you dad toooo hook it up. Yeah, Pedro is west coast. Near Long Beach just across the bridge. Right below Palso Verdes. hit me up sometimes. trying to buy a gsxr750, but my job right now isn't cutting it at 7.25 an hour! __________________ Magic_ ~~Banging Hoes Since 92~~ (hoes+me=banging your girl)

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