Here we go.....time to reformat my laptop

Welshy · 08-01-2007, 17:53

My laptop's started to get a bit bogged down recently, and as it's had its current install for around six months, i think it's time for a fresh reformat.

As i do alot of development with my degree, i have to install umpteen tools and libraries, and it does eventually take its toll on performance. It's not a low spec laptop, on the contrary it's quite a high-spec one, but i just like a nice smooth clean system.

Am i the only one who likes to do it quite regularly? Helps to get rid of any viruses you might have missed too

Mark · 08-01-2007, 17:54

Mine got 'done' after three years. Can't say I've noticed that much, apart from getting SP2 on there and removing loads of defunct crap.

Zirax · 08-01-2007, 17:57

Yep it can help speed everything up again. However my server is still running win2k which has been on there years without issue. Really I cba to rebuild it.

If you are doing it that often, get an image of your laptop hdd and reload it... that will save hours

Welshy · 08-01-2007, 18:00

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Originally Posted by Zirax

If you are doing it that often, get an image of your laptop hdd and reload it... that will save hours

how do you do that? I've only ever used Daemon tools and such.

I mainly just backup my documents, let windows update get the main drivers for me, and install a couple of extras myself

8 I3ALL · 08-01-2007, 18:06

Norton ghost or True image will do a nice job of making an image for ya
You can compress it and split it over cdr/dvdr or straight onto another hard drive

Haly · 08-01-2007, 18:47

I'm thinking of reformatting before I go back to Uni as I've got various crap getting in the way and left over bits and pieces from games, but I can't decide as I'm an idle git

Really must get round to creating an image to save me time, always forget

semi-pro waster · 08-01-2007, 20:26

I'll be going for a fresh install as soon as I get a legit copy of XP to install on my main PC from my mate who works for a Microsoft supported games company so gets copies cheaply (I'm currently not really using the PC as it needs an clean install since I've replaced the hard drive). I am however using my laptop which has a genuine copy of XP installed though just in case anyone was worried about me eating into Microsoft's profits.

However it isn't something I do all that often unless I have to, it isn't my idea of a fun day so I tend to leave it until it becomes vital or I build a new PC - which is normally sooner than it becoming vital.

Welshy · 08-01-2007, 21:14

And im back, all sparkling!

I quite like doing it, as i can recustomise everything as i go, can make a nice change from how it was setup before

Mark · 08-01-2007, 21:36

I hate it. I customise all my development environments to just the way I like them, and it takes forever to get it back the way I like it.

Visual Studio 6 I could do with a registry dump, but Visual Studio 2005 doesn't want to know about clever things like that. :/

Stan_Lite · 11-01-2007, 13:44

I was thinking I'll have to do my main multi purpose rig when I get back.

As a multi purpose rig, it tends to get all sorts of crap tested on it and generally abused. It seems to have developed a problem with the network whereby it works fine for a few days/weeks and then suddenly drops the network (mostly after downloads). I thought it was a dodgy wireless router as the software was installed on that machine but when I got the BT home hub in, I installed the software on another machine and it still does the same. I have no idea what could cause this behaviour but it has been running non-stop on the same install for a couple of years now so a reformat should do it the world of good.

I'll probably be doing a few reformats over the next few months as it is my intention to sell off most of the Folding farm before I move house in May/June (cba lugging 10 PCs with me

).

Stan

08-01-2007, 17:53	#1
Welshy Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Beds / Staffs Posts: 218	Here we go.....time to reformat my laptop My laptop's started to get a bit bogged down recently, and as it's had its current install for around six months, i think it's time for a fresh reformat. As i do alot of development with my degree, i have to install umpteen tools and libraries, and it does eventually take its toll on performance. It's not a low spec laptop, on the contrary it's quite a high-spec one, but i just like a nice smooth clean system. Am i the only one who likes to do it quite regularly? Helps to get rid of any viruses you might have missed too __________________

08-01-2007, 18:06	#5
8 I3ALL Vodka Martini Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Forum Heaven Posts: 732	Norton ghost or True image will do a nice job of making an image for ya You can compress it and split it over cdr/dvdr or straight onto another hard drive __________________ MySpace Last edited by 8 I3ALL; 09-01-2007 at 01:59.

08-01-2007, 18:47	#6
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	I'm thinking of reformatting before I go back to Uni as I've got various crap getting in the way and left over bits and pieces from games, but I can't decide as I'm an idle git Really must get round to creating an image to save me time, always forget __________________ Halycopter

08-01-2007, 20:26	#7
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	I'll be going for a fresh install as soon as I get a legit copy of XP to install on my main PC from my mate who works for a Microsoft supported games company so gets copies cheaply (I'm currently not really using the PC as it needs an clean install since I've replaced the hard drive). I am however using my laptop which has a genuine copy of XP installed though just in case anyone was worried about me eating into Microsoft's profits. However it isn't something I do all that often unless I have to, it isn't my idea of a fun day so I tend to leave it until it becomes vital or I build a new PC - which is normally sooner than it becoming vital. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

08-01-2007, 21:14	#8
Welshy Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Beds / Staffs Posts: 218	And im back, all sparkling! I quite like doing it, as i can recustomise everything as i go, can make a nice change from how it was setup before __________________

08-01-2007, 17:54	#2
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Mine got 'done' after three years. Can't say I've noticed that much, apart from getting SP2 on there and removing loads of defunct crap.

08-01-2007, 17:57	#3
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Yep it can help speed everything up again. However my server is still running win2k which has been on there years without issue. Really I cba to rebuild it. If you are doing it that often, get an image of your laptop hdd and reload it... that will save hours

08-01-2007, 21:36	#9
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I hate it. I customise all my development environments to just the way I like them, and it takes forever to get it back the way I like it. Visual Studio 6 I could do with a registry dump, but Visual Studio 2005 doesn't want to know about clever things like that. :/

11-01-2007, 13:44	#10
Stan_Lite Stan, Stan the FLASHER MAN! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In bed with your sister Posts: 5,483	I was thinking I'll have to do my main multi purpose rig when I get back. As a multi purpose rig, it tends to get all sorts of crap tested on it and generally abused. It seems to have developed a problem with the network whereby it works fine for a few days/weeks and then suddenly drops the network (mostly after downloads). I thought it was a dodgy wireless router as the software was installed on that machine but when I got the BT home hub in, I installed the software on another machine and it still does the same. I have no idea what could cause this behaviour but it has been running non-stop on the same install for a couple of years now so a reformat should do it the world of good. I'll probably be doing a few reformats over the next few months as it is my intention to sell off most of the Folding farm before I move house in May/June (cba lugging 10 PCs with me ). Stan __________________ Just because I have a short attention span doesn't mean I...