Windows 10: Reformatting concern

Discus and support Reformatting concern in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hi, I have my microsoft account linked to each other between my desktop PC and laptop. I want to reformat my laptop as it has become slow. My... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by MarkSeit, Jan 16, 2021.

  1. MarkSeit Win User

    Reformatting concern


    Hi,


    I have my microsoft account linked to each other between my desktop PC and laptop. I want to reformat my laptop as it has become slow. My question is that if I have those two devices linked to each other and I want to reformat my laptop, would it also reformat my desktop PC aswell? If it does, what do I need to do in other to solve this problem.


    Thank you

    :)
     
    MarkSeit, Jan 16, 2021
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  2. Recover or Reformat?

    The reformat won't budge?

    I did what you said and then was told to remove the CD from the CD-Rom Drive, put in the recovery CD and then press the 'OK' button to continue

    So I changed to the next disk but the OK doesn't appear to be being 'pressed'. Yes I have pushed enter on the keyboard which is what I have been using to get me through the other steps..

    Any suggestions?
     
    Kymberly_S, Jan 16, 2021
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  3. Ramon Imp Win User
    Reformatting the c drive

    Hi,

    To better assist you with your concern, we would like to know the following:

    • What the exact error message that you're getting when you try to reformat your C: drive?
    • Why do you want to reformat your your C: drive?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you taken to resolve the issue?
    • Did you make any significant changes to your computer prior to the issue?

    We look forward to your reply.
     
    Ramon Imp, Jan 16, 2021
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  4. erocker Win User

    Reformatting concern

    New CPU + New Mobo = Reformat?

    I would reformat. If you don't want to do it, I would suggest cleaning out all of your old drivers. Since reformatting seems to take less time than doing all of that, I never bothered.
     
    erocker, Jan 16, 2021
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