How do i format system drive

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  1. ollie007
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    vista
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       New #11

    kegobeer said:
    ollie007 said:
    because i am hoping installing from hdd would be faster
    Just install from the DVD.
    and i dont have the DVD for the moment
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  3. sup3rsprt
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    XP, Seven, 2008R2
       New #12

    here you go. We've done it.

    boot from drives and format
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  4. kegobeer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    I'd just wait until you get the disc back.
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  6. usasma
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    Win7 x64 + x86
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    The time that you spend waiting for an answer here and then making the adjustments to make it possible will be much longer than just using the installation DVD.

    There are suggestions on the web on how to boot to different versions of installation media in order to install Win7 - try a google search
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  7. sup3rsprt
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    XP, Seven, 2008R2
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    usasma said:
    There are suggestions on the web on how to boot to different versions of installation media in order to install Win7 - try a google search
    Or refer to the link I provided above.
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