How do you reformat during Windows 7 install?

[PC Addict]

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

 

[gregrocker]

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

 

[maacu]

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?

 

[gregrocker]

BIOS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[Bare Foot Kid]

Hello again maacu.





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