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Robert J. Lafayette
Although I have had several queries about formatting my HDD, I have been
able to make a full blown question seeking a checklist or asking support in
developing one for those who wish to format their HDD.
Please see below and add that which you feel is appropriate.
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XP Home SP2,
Am planning to format my HDD after four years of usage and build up of gunk
and stuff on my ZE 4230 notebook.
I received a set on instructions from HP, the manufacturer, a while back
that included using Kill Disc utility to really give the disc a good clean.
Is there a set of instructions or checklist that exists to conduct this
procedure: formatting a HDD?
For example here is what I received from HP in its entirety:
QUOTE
At this moment, I would like to say, some of the notebook models of the
series comes with the Operating System disk with the Driver Recovery disk.
As you have receive the Quick restore disks, which is alternation of the
Operating system and Driver recovery disks. Please perform the following
steps to perform the Full System recovery.
You can use the Recovery CDs that came with the Notebook to reinstall the
original factory software. This process can also be used to create a larger
Utility partition on the hard drive, or to create a Utility partition on a
new hard drive.
NOTE: The hidden Utility partition contains the e-DiagTools diagnostic tests
and stores hibernation data for operating systems that do not provide
hibernation. To recover the factory installation of the hard dive, please
follow the procedure below:
CAUTION: This procedure formats the hard drive and erases all data on the
drive. After performing these steps, applications will need to be
reinstalled.
Back up all data from the hard drive as all data will be deleted from the
drive during the process. Do not interrupt the following process or unplug
the AC adapter until the process is complete.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the Notebook.
2. Insert the Recovery CD (Disc 1) into the CD or DVD drive (CD-ROM,
CD-Writer, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer.) If the Notebook is turned off,
use a pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the
drive door to open it.
3. Turn on or restart the Notebook. To restart the Notebook, click Start,
Turn Off Computer, and then Restart.
4. When the HP logo appears, press the ESC key to display the Boot menu.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the CD or DVD drive as the boot device, and
then press ENTER.
6. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed
instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size
NOTE: When installing the factory software, the recovery process
can take up to 15 minutes.
* If you wish to create the Utility partition without installing the factory
software, click Advanced and select "Do not load operating system."
* If the hard drive is partitioned into several drives, install the factory
software on drive C without affecting other drives.
Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition.
7. When prompted to restart the computer, press and hold the CTRL + ALT +
DELETE keys and follow any instructions that appear.
For more details about recovering the factory installation of Windows on the
Recovery CDs refer to the readme.txt file in the root directory of each
disc.
This should resolve the issue. If you need further assistance, please reply
to this message and we will be happy to assist you further.
Sincerely,
UNQUOTE
Okay, that being said, I have discovered that I also must do some of the
following beforehand to ensure that I do not lose much of my settings and
data:
I have a 250Gb external HDD so I have opportunities to do a lot...
1) clone system,
or
1A) use Files and Settings Transfer wizard,
2) Back up documents separately,
3) Back up OE6.0 address book, messages and newsgroups
4) Back up Firefox and IE6.0 settings.
5) Password backup for #3 and #4 above,
6) Back up MS Office and or WordPerfect Office 12 settings and templates.
7) Back up any other settings for any other software. (General suggestions
would be helpful)
8) Contact my IP and make sure I have appropriate set up mechanism in place
to connect to the Internet once XP is installed.
9) Create the KillDisc Utility CD, be sure it is completed and ready to go.
Then after this is done, to reinstall I must:
1) Make sure Kill Disc CD is made properly, then use it,
2) Make sure my Recovery discs are handy,
3) Do as suggested by HP above, regarding installing recovery discs,
4) which 3, includes Installing XP Home SP1 from recovery discs,
5) install SP2,
6) reconnect to Internet with special instruction if need be
6a) allow for update of Windows,
7) install Antivirus software,
8) update antivirus software
9) install printer and other devices as necessary,
10) reinstall/ move over OE 6.0 address book and messages and newsgroups,
11) install firefox,
12 ) reinstall or move over settings and passwords for firefox and IE 6.0,
13) install WordPerfect 12 and MS Office if applicable,
14) install individual elements of other software
15) keep doing this, as well as drivers if needed,
16) tweak system if possible
17) use FAST to move files back to newly formatted setup HDD
18)?????
Does any one have any further suggestions or sequence recommendations?
Does a complete or fairly complete checklist exist somewhere?
Might be good to have a solid yet versatile check list...
I am nervous I might be missing something!
Please be critical.
Cordially,
Robert
able to make a full blown question seeking a checklist or asking support in
developing one for those who wish to format their HDD.
Please see below and add that which you feel is appropriate.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XP Home SP2,
Am planning to format my HDD after four years of usage and build up of gunk
and stuff on my ZE 4230 notebook.
I received a set on instructions from HP, the manufacturer, a while back
that included using Kill Disc utility to really give the disc a good clean.
Is there a set of instructions or checklist that exists to conduct this
procedure: formatting a HDD?
For example here is what I received from HP in its entirety:
QUOTE
At this moment, I would like to say, some of the notebook models of the
series comes with the Operating System disk with the Driver Recovery disk.
As you have receive the Quick restore disks, which is alternation of the
Operating system and Driver recovery disks. Please perform the following
steps to perform the Full System recovery.
You can use the Recovery CDs that came with the Notebook to reinstall the
original factory software. This process can also be used to create a larger
Utility partition on the hard drive, or to create a Utility partition on a
new hard drive.
NOTE: The hidden Utility partition contains the e-DiagTools diagnostic tests
and stores hibernation data for operating systems that do not provide
hibernation. To recover the factory installation of the hard dive, please
follow the procedure below:
CAUTION: This procedure formats the hard drive and erases all data on the
drive. After performing these steps, applications will need to be
reinstalled.
Back up all data from the hard drive as all data will be deleted from the
drive during the process. Do not interrupt the following process or unplug
the AC adapter until the process is complete.
1. Connect the AC adapter to the Notebook.
2. Insert the Recovery CD (Disc 1) into the CD or DVD drive (CD-ROM,
CD-Writer, DVD-ROM, or DVD Writer.) If the Notebook is turned off,
use a pin or straightened paper clip to press the release switch on the
drive door to open it.
3. Turn on or restart the Notebook. To restart the Notebook, click Start,
Turn Off Computer, and then Restart.
4. When the HP logo appears, press the ESC key to display the Boot menu.
5. Use the arrow keys to select the CD or DVD drive as the boot device, and
then press ENTER.
6. When the Recovery CD dialog box appears, follow the displayed
instructions. If prompted, accept the recommended partition size
NOTE: When installing the factory software, the recovery process
can take up to 15 minutes.
* If you wish to create the Utility partition without installing the factory
software, click Advanced and select "Do not load operating system."
* If the hard drive is partitioned into several drives, install the factory
software on drive C without affecting other drives.
Click Advanced and select to restore only the C partition.
7. When prompted to restart the computer, press and hold the CTRL + ALT +
DELETE keys and follow any instructions that appear.
For more details about recovering the factory installation of Windows on the
Recovery CDs refer to the readme.txt file in the root directory of each
disc.
This should resolve the issue. If you need further assistance, please reply
to this message and we will be happy to assist you further.
Sincerely,
UNQUOTE
Okay, that being said, I have discovered that I also must do some of the
following beforehand to ensure that I do not lose much of my settings and
data:
I have a 250Gb external HDD so I have opportunities to do a lot...
1) clone system,
or
1A) use Files and Settings Transfer wizard,
2) Back up documents separately,
3) Back up OE6.0 address book, messages and newsgroups
4) Back up Firefox and IE6.0 settings.
5) Password backup for #3 and #4 above,
6) Back up MS Office and or WordPerfect Office 12 settings and templates.
7) Back up any other settings for any other software. (General suggestions
would be helpful)
8) Contact my IP and make sure I have appropriate set up mechanism in place
to connect to the Internet once XP is installed.
9) Create the KillDisc Utility CD, be sure it is completed and ready to go.
Then after this is done, to reinstall I must:
1) Make sure Kill Disc CD is made properly, then use it,
2) Make sure my Recovery discs are handy,
3) Do as suggested by HP above, regarding installing recovery discs,
4) which 3, includes Installing XP Home SP1 from recovery discs,
5) install SP2,
6) reconnect to Internet with special instruction if need be
6a) allow for update of Windows,
7) install Antivirus software,
8) update antivirus software
9) install printer and other devices as necessary,
10) reinstall/ move over OE 6.0 address book and messages and newsgroups,
11) install firefox,
12 ) reinstall or move over settings and passwords for firefox and IE 6.0,
13) install WordPerfect 12 and MS Office if applicable,
14) install individual elements of other software
15) keep doing this, as well as drivers if needed,
16) tweak system if possible
17) use FAST to move files back to newly formatted setup HDD
18)?????
Does any one have any further suggestions or sequence recommendations?
Does a complete or fairly complete checklist exist somewhere?
Might be good to have a solid yet versatile check list...
I am nervous I might be missing something!
Please be critical.
Cordially,
Robert