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Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:10 pm ]
Post subject:  format and now CD problem
i have tried 2 different ways to format recommended by 2 different people... and they both made my computer worse (and it wasnt anyone on here)
Author:  Chadk [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 10:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: format
maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= wrote:
i have tried 2 different ways to format recommended by 2 different people... and they both made my computer worse (and it wasnt anyone on here)

There is 2 ways to format a harddisc:
Partition index removal
Removing all data, from the disc.

If you just want to reinstall windows, and have a clean start, both works fine. The difference is the time it takes. The first is way faster.

The last is useless. You need a magnet of 10.000 kilo's, to remove data so you cant read it again :lol:

If your computer get worse from it, it can be because:

Your disc is broken, and a full removal(THe last option) maybe made the state of the disc worse.

Or you did something wrong.

Cant quite say, your post is very thin.
Author:  GeneralPublic=GCHQ= [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:06 pm ]
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boot XP disk.
choose install, not repair.
when it mentions partitions, you will get an option to delete.
delete them.
create a new partition.
format it as NTFS (not a quick format)
carry on installing.
any more problems at this point will be hardware :wink:
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Fri Sep 01, 2006 11:13 pm ]
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GeneralPublic=GCHQ= wrote:
any more problems at this point will be hardware :wink:


no it wont... it will be me :wink:

this is my first format... but my 3rd or 4th try lol. will get it done soon... so i can get back to my games :D
Author:  Mike=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:48 pm ]
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i was told that you should do it this way by someone else, he said this way rather than the other way.. don't know why

boot from xp disc
go in to recovery console (r)
type in
format c: /fs:ntfs
After that has finished do a check on the hdd via this cmd:
chkdsk /p

im not sure if this method is any different whatsoever to the format NTFS gui method (not quick)

Image
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 12:50 pm ]
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finally got it working :) but just have the problem now of it not letting me install my game :roll: this is being more hassle than its worth...
Author:  [QBS]Dr.Strangelove [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:06 pm ]
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after doing all what the general said have you done anything else prior to installing any games?

installed drivers
windows update etc ?
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 1:17 pm ]
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[QBS]Dr.Strangelove wrote:
after doing all what the general said have you done anything else prior to installing any games?

installed drivers
windows update etc ?


drivers.. windows update... and installing programs (for webcams, etc).
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 3:40 pm ]
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HELP my bf1942 wont work... it gets stuck at 95% and then says it cant complete it as a file is missing :? so i need a way to get it working for tonight :?
Author:  GeneralPublic=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:18 pm ]
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is this the very first install from CD that fails?

before any patches?
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:23 pm ]
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GeneralPublic=GCHQ= wrote:
is this the very first install from CD that fails?

before any patches?


it happens when i am installing. it goes through the first disc fine. then i put in the 2nd disc and it works till it gets to 95% and then it says it cant find a file of somekind... then it closes.
Author:  Extolerance=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:23 pm ]
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maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= wrote:
HELP my bf1942 wont work... it gets stuck at 95% and then says it cant complete it as a file is missing :? so i need a way to get it working for tonight :?


Post a screenie or quote the error for us?

I know I'v had problems getting games to install a lot.....
Author:  GeneralPublic=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:24 pm ]
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you sure its not a dodgy disk?
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:28 pm ]
Post subject: 
Image

thats the error
Author:  maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 4:29 pm ]
Post subject: 
Extolerance wrote:
maddog-easytarget=GCHQ= wrote:
HELP my bf1942 wont work... it gets stuck at 95% and then says it cant complete it as a file is missing :? so i need a way to get it working for tonight :?


Post a screenie or quote the error for us?

I know I'v had problems getting games to install a lot.....


below

GeneralPublic=GCHQ= wrote:
you sure its not a dodgy disk?


it has worked before.. used it for many computers... nothing has changed.
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