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JJ2000   10-23-2009 at 11:24:46 PM

I was going to re-install windows vista n a Dell PC infected with virus. Would it be OK to reformat the C drive first by using the DOS command FORMAT C: at the DOS prompt and then boot up from the original Windows Vista DVD that came with the PC?

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badge   10-23-2009 at 11:48:06 PM
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Why not boot to the Vista install disk, format and install.

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JJ2000   10-24-2009 at 02:16:36 AM
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The virus is preventing me from booting to the Vista install disk. So, if I reformat, it should clean out the virus, and then leave the install disk in the DVD drive, and re-start, the PC should boot from the install disk. Right?

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badge   10-24-2009 at 02:23:20 AM
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In BIOS, the first boot device must be set to the DVD. Not sure it is.

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