Full Format - Vista

mick4545

mick4545

mick4545

Associate
Joined
29 Dec 2007
Posts
803
Location
Hereford
When I install Vista 64 the only format option available is 'Format', which does a quick format. How can i do a full format. Thanks

Mick
 
Thanks, I'll be re-installing later today. I turned the computer on today and was met by "Bootmgr is missing" in POST. re booting with the Vista disk cured it but it was still worrying.

I'll probably end up installing Vista several times before I register it, and save the base install with Acronis, for future re installs without having to phone Microsoft.
 
Little off-topic, but what is the difference between Quick Format and Full Format, other than the former is faster? Im particularly curious when im confronted by the option in an XP install.
 
BlackDragon said:
Little off-topic, but what is the difference between Quick Format and Full Format, other than the former is faster? Im particularly curious when im confronted by the option in an XP install.
Click to expand...
Quick Format: Deletes File Tables, so drive is seen as empty.
Full Format: Same as above, but disk is scanned/tested for bad sectors.
 
Another problem: Trying to do a fresh install of Vista. Will not boot from Vista disk. It just carries on and loads Vista from the HD. Boot from CD ROM is first boot option in BIOS. I can only re install by running Vista from within the installed Vista. Its not meant to be like this is it?

Mick
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom