i can't format my pc | Linus Tech Tips | Page 1

dire carbon Oct 23, 2024, 9:48 PM

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The location is not available

D:\boot is not available. If the location is on this computer, make sure the device or drive is connected, or the disc is inserted, and try again. If the location is on a network, make sure you are connected to the network or the Internet, and try again. If it still cannot be located, it may have been moved or deleted.

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this is what appears when I click on the folder and then it just disappears

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not even Rufus could put that folder there

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i don't know what else I can do

scenic zinc Oct 23, 2024, 9:57 PM

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What are you trying to do? Backup windows?

dire carbon Oct 23, 2024, 9:58 PM

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i'm trying to format my pc

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factory defaults

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i don't know if that's the way to say it

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it's not my main language

scenic zinc Oct 23, 2024, 10:00 PM

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dire carbon factory defaults

You want to reset the PC to factory defaults? It is easier to use "Reset this PC" in windows settings:

dire carbon Oct 23, 2024, 10:01 PM

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does it work?

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delete settings, aplications...

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?

scenic zinc Oct 23, 2024, 10:02 PM

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when you choose "Reset PC" you can choose this:

dire carbon Oct 23, 2024, 10:03 PM

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i already did it once, but i don't think it deleted everything

scenic zinc Oct 23, 2024, 10:03 PM

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It saves your documents. But you will have to change settings and download applications again

scenic zinc Oct 23, 2024, 10:03 PM

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dire carbon i already did it once, but i don't think it deleted everything

If you want it to delete everything even your documents, choose the "Remove everything" option. The bottom option

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If you want to try another way, you can reinstall windows

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