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Xeroxz · Jul 13, 2006, 06:26 PM // 18:26

Hey everyone I need your help and quite fast to be honest

I tried to format my version of windows using a disk delivered with it, but now I accidently installed a second version on my computer instead of overwriting the excisting one, so now I get to pick 2 diffrent choices of what control system my pc is gonna run in, windows xp, or windows xp, so now my question is, how do i fix it so there is only 1 file, and how do i format this pc?

Loviatar · Jul 13, 2006, 06:34 PM // 18:34

if it is the usual pop the disc in and choose the format command.

if you have a simple restore disc try using the first install to format the disc and then do the factory restore.

you might also try deleteing the extra second folders

a nice mess

Darkie634 · Jul 13, 2006, 06:38 PM // 18:38

I had this also earlier, had to choose between 2 different before being able to log in.

But it went away when i reformatted the computer (from the "alternative" that you used earlier)

Xeroxz · Jul 13, 2006, 06:43 PM // 18:43

yeah but how do I delete these:

Loviatar · Jul 13, 2006, 06:51 PM // 18:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xeroxz

yeah but how do I delete these:

what are the other choices under that tab?

excellent english BTW our teachers wish the home grown were half as fluent

is there an option in the setup?

s there a format option?

EDIT

To format a basic volume
Open Computer Management (Local).
Right-click the partition, logical drive, or basic volume you want to format (or reformat), and then click Format.
Select the options you want, and then click OK.
Notes

To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Double-click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
In the console tree, click Disk Management.
Where?

Computer Management (Local)
Storage
Disk Management

You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you from completing this procedure.
You cannot format the system or boot partition.
Compression is supported only on NTFS volumes.
Quick format removes files from the disk but does not scan the disk for bad sectors. Use this option only if this disk has been previously formatted and you are sure the disk is not damaged.
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Gorebrex · Jul 14, 2006, 06:38 AM // 06:38

I see, youre locked into "setup mode"(my terms), and want to boot into your single os, not two. I think what happens is that Windows setup doesntfinish properly, or something. Any way, try going into your BIOS at startup, and check boot settings. I think you have your "First Boot Device" set to CD. Change it to Hard Drive, save, and reboot. That should do it.