about hd partitioning and compaq

[Agum]

I'm dumb when it comes to hardware... so here is a couple of questions.

my compaq computer ( :mad: ) came with a harddrive partitioned to two drives. one was supposed to be for backup files to stay in (including the files that would've come on a windows cd but they are in that drive instead, but that's not the concern). another was the main drive. if I want to format this computer, what do I do about this partitioning? do I just ignore the partition and format both C: and D: with a boot disk, and reboot and start installing windows again, there'll be only a C: then? (is the partition then forgotten by the computer after I format?)

second question. I've only had 1 compaq computer in my life but I assume all of them have this same thing: they have these big red words that said "COMPAQ" when you turn on your computer or reboot. I have this feeling formatting the harddisk doesn't do anything to this. how do you remove that screen and have it show the memory count and stuff instead? I think I'll like it better that way..

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[LastActionHero]

Two Answers

1. Partitions will remain even if you format C and D. It will just erase the data from the C and D drives. If you are prepared to lose all your data then boot up from the boot disk and then type fdisk and delete your existing partitions and create a new one. Then format that partition (c: ). If you don't want to lose your data then download Partition Magic and combine both the partitions into one. Partition magic comes only in the paid version . But you can always download it from Morpheus and find the serial number from somewhere(You can both of them from me ;))

2. Most likely the screen thingy is burned permanetly on to the bios or some other chip. So you can't change it unless you update the bios (if it is a flash bios) or change the chip or something like that.


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[LeX]

Oh yeah?


<------ Well look at mine... it's 1337 for those of you who missed it. :rolleyes:
Originally posted by LastActionHero
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[Coolin]

Mine's leeter... :rolleyes:

[ln]

Agum
Read this: http://cexx.org/snicker/compaq.htm
for fun

[LastActionHero]

This required Partition Magic 6 to deal with the WindowsME/DOS-less craputer combo, obtained (again, trying not to break any more laws than necessary) by purchasing the software from a friend for $1, then selling it back the next day (for $1).


Nice idea :D