How do you reformat during Windows 7 install?

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  1. Posts : 8
    Windows 7 Ultimate
       #21

    try F2 key before start up to boot from dvd...shouldnt have to go into bios to change temp boot order
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  2.    #22

    If it says at bootup that F12 is your BIOS Boot menu, then repeatedly and firmly tap that key to boot the DVD.

    Otherwise follow these steps: How to Boot your Computer from a Bootable CD or DVD
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  3. Posts : 10
    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #23

    SUCCESS!!!! it was F12 afterall. after i completed the reformat and did the clean windows 7 install, THEN i saw the post about F12. oh well. thank you all for your help in this. each one of you helped me go in the right direction. Thanks again!

    i still don't know what the heck BIOS is. what does it stand for anyway?
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  5. Posts : 22,814
    W 7 64-bit Ultimate
       #25

    Hello again maacu.





    Glad you got it sorted, thanks for the update; if you have other questions feel free to ask.
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