How to format a Windows computer?

2 years ago
Benjamin Taylor
2 minutes

To format a Windows computer, you can follow these steps:

  1. Backup important files: Before formatting, make sure to backup all important files and data, as formatting will erase all data.
  2. Prepare installation media: If you have a Windows installation disc or USB installation media, have it ready and insert it into the computer.
  3. Access BIOS settings: Restart the computer, press the key displayed during startup (such as Del, F2, F12, etc.), to enter the BIOS settings interface.
  4. Set the boot order: In the BIOS setup interface, navigate to the boot order option and adjust the CD or USB device as the preferred boot item.
  5. Save the settings and restart: Save the BIOS settings and restart the computer.
  6. Access the installation interface: After the computer restarts, follow the on-screen prompts to select language, time zone, and other settings, then click “Next.”
  7. Select installation type: Choose “Custom Install” on the installation interface.
  8. Select the disk to format: From the list of disks, choose the one you want to format and click on “Format”.
  9. Confirm Formatting: After confirming the disk you want to format, click “OK” to proceed with the formatting.
  10. Complete installation: After formatting is complete, follow the prompts on the installation interface to select the location and username for installing Windows, then wait for the installation to finish.

Please note, before formatting, make sure to back up important files and ensure there are no important data on the disk to be formatted. Formatting will erase all data on the disk and cannot be recovered.

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