So I am trying to install a new copy of Windows 7 and I cannot do it because when I try to format my HDD from Dell it is reserved by the OEM so Windows won't reformat it. :madr:

Now I'm on the phone with Dell and have been on hold for quite some time...eating away my cell minutes even er now.

Anyone have a way around teh stupid OEM HDD reservation? And of course I can't right click on the HDD and hit format since it is running windows currently.

Stupid ruts. And I don't want to upgrade to 7...I want a fresh install.