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.

 

Ok, Download this, burn to Cd, boot to it, and use boot and nuke.

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/download.html

I've personally used this CD before.

 

I'm trying the XP cd as well...if that doesn't work I'll grab that!

Thanks Bobby

 

I didn't know people still conserved their cell phone minutes.

 

Got XP CD to delete the partitions. Peace Dell bullshit!

But DAMN 7 is huge. It is expanding Windows files and only at 8%...took like 5 minutes to get there hahaha.

And Arby Sauce, I only have 450 minutes...I can't go ballin like you when I don't have solid income hfawk:

 

tahts' weird. i've been dealing with dells for years and never had that problem.

 

It was the most annoying thing ever...wouldn't even let me delete the partitions on the Windows 7 disc...had to use XP....

Oh well...all is fine now. My screen says Setup is writing registry keys

 

 

werd i like dells in the business they are easy to work on imo

 

same here.