Formatting with Win 7

I have recently installed Win7 on a trial basis. I would now like to uninstall, format Drive C: and reinstall again.

On the installation process there was originally a "format" option, however it was a "quick format" not full format. Win XP offered the option of a full format on each installation.

So, bottom line, how does one do a full format before, during or after a Win 7 install.

Also, is there any equivalent of the "find file" or "run" command in Win 7.

Thanks!

full format can be done through 3rd party bootup disks -

Run line and Find File are now enabled through properties, just check the boxes, friend.

1. First backup all your user data.

2. Insert the win 7 dvd and boot from the dvd.

3. In the installing windows screen click on Repair your computer.

4. Click on command prompt and use the disk part command to format your hard disk.

More about diskpart commands here.

A Description of the Diskpart Command-Line Utility

One of the frst things I do on a new install is rightclick an empty area of the Start menu to Customize, add the Run Command, Network, Video and Downloads folders, set Control Panel and Computer to "Display as a Menu" so it folds out to the side for quicker access, and other choices which Users tend to prefer.

You asked about a "find" command: I would use the Start Search box to find a folder, Program or anything else you've stored, and Control F to search within any file or page.

Thanks for all the quick replys. Great info. I'm way too used to XP but time to make the change. This info is what I need.