lol my computer sucks...

Ok I need to format now >.>
When I right click my hard-drive ( C/ and click format.. it doesn't work...
When I open cmd, and enter Format C:/ it doesn't work... cause of some attachment files or wtf?
When I Manage Computer and try it... it doesnt work 0_o Clue-less...
The Hard-drive is a NTFS... does that say anything to you guys?



In Orde means that it functions good... >_>

I need to format asap...

You can't do it this way, insert the XP disc and follow instructions.

Xavior wrote:You can't do it this way, insert the XP disc and follow instructions.

And if i don't have an XP disk, but a restore system on the other hard drive, which doesnt fully format my comp?

You should get a choice if you wish to format or not.

Which pavillion do you have?

T3160
if I'm correct...

Edit: I did system recovery.. >_> Didn't do shit... still have 122 GB used
and 60 gb free

HPs suck just like dell and why dont you have the XP setup disks?

Crow wrote:Ok I need to format now >.>
When I right click my hard-drive ( C/ and click format.. it doesn't work...
When I open cmd, and enter Format C:/ it doesn't work... cause of some attachment files or wtf?
When I Manage Computer and try it... it doesnt work 0_o Clue-less...
The Hard-drive is a NTFS... does that say anything to you guys?

NTFS is the file system your Hard drive is using that information really isnt relevant in this matter.

Lets do it this way then:

Get this portable XP edition, transfer it to a USBstick

http://rs220.rapidshare.com/files/100916470/Win.XP.USB.Stick.Edition.rar

Now restart your computer with the USBstick plugged in

Goto the Bios Usually called "Setup"

Goto Boot and change the boot order to "Removable Drives" as first

Save and Exit

You computer should now boot a simple XP from the Stick.

You can then format like you tried to at the top.

Need anymore info about this just ask.

Just follow the read me and execute the installer batch.

Do a disk defragment.. In plain English, it puts files together in a particular place (ie. packing clothes tightly in ur suitcase xD) to save more disk space etc..

follow what Xav told u if u want to move to a format ^^
btw try to take a copy of XP. its always useful having it

great... now i need a usb stick which my brother lost... getting fucking anoyed here..

try to burn the files on a disc then. same shit , different medium

Xavior wrote:try to burn the files on a disc then. same shit , different medium

So burn the USB files i've downloaded from your link, on a cd?

Crow USBs are cheap all you need is a 128MB -256MB(Recommended) Which are dirt cheap

Dem wrote:Crow USBs are cheap all you need is a 128MB -256MB(Recommended) Which are dirt cheap

that was not my question.. gosh I don't have time to go to he store just for a usb dick. I have 40 cd's ready here, why shouldn't I use those? I buyed those for a reason.

Because USB sticks are portable and dont take shit out of your time to rip off of

Dem wrote:Because USB sticks are portable and dont take shit out of your time to rip off of

ok tnx for the info...

Now, if I put the USB files on the disk, would it work? Or do I need to put other things on em?

Try google?I dunno Ive never done it but I put disk files on a USB and they worked so Im sure that itll work well Gut-feeling sure anyways

Just put the goddamn files

See all those files in the "INSTALLDIR"

Take all of those out of the directory and onto the disc.

Do I need to make it a Boot CD?

i installed my xp from my ipod lol

No, the boot files are already there