(Windows 10) how to reformat ONLY the C drive??

siloti

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Lao auntie here is total computer idiot..... please help me.

I am using an ACER desktop with preinstalled WINDOWS 10 and it is partitioned by factory in C and D drives.

I put all my data into D drives.

Now the Computer somehow gets very slow (despite a functioning and updated McAfee) and i keep scanning and there is no virus.

Looks like i have to reformat only the C drives.
D drives have nearly 400 GB of data files, and too troublesome to copy and re-load.

Please teach me how to format only the C drives without affecting the D drives.


(Another reason, the C drive has STORE that i cannot absolutely remember the password to the outlook.com account)
 

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Quite simple actually.
Just get ready a 4GB thumbdrive. Make sure nothing inside.

Step 1. Check your Windows Version
-press Winkey + Pause , a windows will pop up to show the information

Step 2.Create Windows 10 installation thumbdrive
Download and run this tool called Media Creation Tool.

Step 3. Run Windows 10 installation.
Use Custom installation


Refer to here for the more detailed guide :
http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/com...ean-installation-of-windows-10-11364000633913
 

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what is Winkey + Pause

Is Winkey the window looking tab on the keyboard?
Is Pause the (Pause Break) tab together with the F1 to F12 tabs on the keyboard?

I am really an idiot when it come to computer.

Thanks for reply.

How to get this Media Creation Tool, should I get this before or after I press Winkey + Pause ?????
 

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what is Winkey + Pause
Here :
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How to get this Media Creation Tool, should I get this before or after I press Winkey + Pause ?????
You need to read through the guide.
The link is there .
 
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what is Winkey + Pause

Is Winkey the window looking tab on the keyboard?
Is Pause the (Pause Break) tab together with the F1 to F12 tabs on the keyboard?

I am really an idiot when it come to computer.

Thanks for reply.

How to get this Media Creation Tool, should I get this before or after I press Winkey + Pause ?????

that means from the keyboard u key both at the same time to show u what is the OS u using. (OS = Operating System)

yes is the pause break button.

media creations tool can get from mircosoft (google it up.) yes u should take a look at the OS u using.
 
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