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How to start over on windows 8 ? without installation disk? - moudi5 - Jan 29, 2015
I want to ( i dont know the right word) start all over like delete all my files and start fresh, anyone know how i can do that? im on windows 8.1
reason: big virus on my computer :(
also too many files i don't need and my C drive is super messy
* - Sliph - Jan 29, 2015
(Jan 29, 2015 09:43 PM)moudi5 Wrote: I want to ( i dont know the right word) start all over like delete all my files and start fresh, anyone know how i can do that? im on windows 8.1
reason: big virus on my computer :(
also too many files i don't need and my C drive is super messy
Just do a reformat/factory reset.
Factory reset
* - moudi5 - Jan 29, 2015
i dont have a installation disk though lol
* - Grin - Jan 29, 2015
(Jan 29, 2015 09:53 PM)moudi5 Wrote: i dont have a installation disk though lol
Did you read the whole thing?
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c03546603
* - moudi5 - Jan 29, 2015
@Grin no but i seen the same method on a different thread and said i needed a disk
* - Grin - Jan 29, 2015
(Jan 29, 2015 11:12 PM)moudi5 Wrote: @Grin no but i seen the same method on a different thread and said i needed a disk
Well, why don't you go and read the whole link and stop taking retarded advice from retarded retards?
* - Tommy Shelby - Jan 29, 2015
(Jan 29, 2015 11:35 PM)Grin Wrote: Well, why don't you go and read the whole link and stop taking retarded advice from retarded retards?
Vouch for this method, 100% working and legit.
* - ƒenrir - Jan 30, 2015
You can find an ISO for an installation disk and create a bootable USB.
* - Grin - Jan 30, 2015
(Jan 30, 2015 07:49 AM)ƒenrir Wrote: You can find an ISO for an installation disk and create a bootable USB.
YES AND YOU CAN ALSO FIND HOMELESS PEOPLE IN DOWNTOWN LA AND FEED THEM. The fuck's your point?
You don't NEED a fuckin installation disk.
* - ƒenrir - Jan 30, 2015
(Jan 30, 2015 10:03 AM)Grin Wrote: YES AND YOU CAN ALSO FIND HOMELESS PEOPLE IN DOWNTOWN LA AND FEED THEM. The fuck's your point?
You don't NEED a fuckin installation disk.
I was simply offering an alternative. No need to be hostile. Your method works just as well, and is easier.
* - ale12386 - Jan 31, 2015
The easiest way is to either format the drive and reinstall from a CD/USB or perform a Factory Reset in Windows 8 safe mode/settings.