How to Format a Dell Latitude D520 in XP
The Dell Latitude D520 is a personal laptop computer equipped with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. The hard drive inside the computer contains the operating system and all program data and documents that have been installed. Formatting the drive erases everything from the hard drive. Back up any important files before formatting the system.
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Instructions
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Insert the Windows XP CD that came with the Dell Latitude D520, then restart the computer.
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Use the arrow keys to choose the option to boot the system from the CD when prompted.
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Press the "F8" key to accept the Microsoft Windows license agreement.
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Highlight the "C:" drive from the partition list, and press "D," then press "L."
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Highlight "Unpartitioned Space," then press the "Enter" key.
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Select "NTFS (Quick)" from the format options screen, then press "Enter" to initiate the formatting process.
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