How to Format Lenovo Laptop in Windows 10, 8, 7
How to Format Lenovo Laptop in Windows 10, 8, 7
Geeks - Formatting a Lenovo laptop in Windows 10, 8, or 7 involves preparing the hard drive for a fresh installation of the operating system. This process involves erasing all the data on the hard drive and resetting the system to its original factory state. Here are the steps to format a Lenovo laptop in Windows 10, 8, or 7:
Back up all important data. Before formatting your Lenovo laptop, it is important to back up all important data, including documents, photos, videos, and any other files you don't want to lose. You can use an external hard drive, a cloud storage service, or a USB flash drive to store your data.
Create a Windows installation media. To format your Lenovo laptop, you will need to install a fresh copy of Windows. To do this, you will need a Windows installation media, such as a USB flash drive or a DVD. You can create this media by downloading the Windows installation files from Microsoft's website and burning them to a DVD or creating a bootable USB flash drive using a tool like Windows USB/DVD Download Tool.
Boot from the installation media. To boot from the installation media, you will need to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings on your Lenovo laptop. To do this, restart your laptop and press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings. The key will vary depending on your Lenovo laptop model, but it is usually the F2 or Del key. Once you are in the BIOS or UEFI settings, navigate to the "Boot" or "Boot Order" section and set the installation media as the first boot device.
Begin the installation process. Once you have boot from the installation media, the Windows installation process will begin. Follow the prompts to select your language, time and currency format, and keyboard layout. When you reach the "Installation Type" screen, select "Custom: Install Windows only (advanced)" and click "Next."
Select the hard drive where you want to install Windows. On the "Where do you want to install Windows?" screen, you will see a list of available hard drives. Select the hard drive where you want to install Windows and click "Next."
Format the hard drive. On the "Format Partition" screen, you will be asked if you want to format the selected hard drive. Select "Yes" to format the hard drive and click "Next."
Complete the installation process. Follow the prompts to complete the installation process, including entering your product key, creating a user account, and setting up your device. When the installation is complete, your Lenovo laptop will be formatted and you can start using it with a fresh installation of Windows.
Remember to regularly back up your data to avoid losing important files in the event that you need to format your laptop in the future.