format option is disabled


  1. Posts : 100
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    format option is disabled


    Hello forum.

    Im almost about to format my c hard drive,but ive noticed its been partitioned,and not only that
    but i dont have the option to format it,its like greyed out.so how do i go on about to format it?

    thank you.
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    Last edited by graphomet; 18 Dec 2012 at 07:29. Reason: updating
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  2. Posts : 3,133
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       #2

    You can't format the HDD Windows is installed on while your computer is booted into the OS.
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  3. Posts : 100
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       #3

    Hello LittleJay.

    So how do I fix this problem?i want to delete windows 7 and then reinstall it.
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  4. Posts : 3,133
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    If all you want to do is reinstall Windows, the installer will format the drive for you during the installation process.
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       #5

    Ok thanks for that,seems like the most legit way to perfrom a format.

    Kind regards.
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  6. Posts : 12,120
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    Here is a very handy tutorial to look at SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation

    Jerry
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    graphomet said:
    Ok thanks for that,seems like the most legit way to perfrom a format.

    Kind regards.
    You are welcome!
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  8.    #8

    Are you aware that you must boot the Win7 installation DVD to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 or Clean Install Windows 7?

    Delete all partitions using Drive Options as shown in Steps 6-7 of Clean Install Windows 7
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