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Discussions tagged with 'automatic format' on WindowsForum.com focus on whether Windows installation media automatically reformats the hard drive during a reinstall. Users ask if the process from the F8 boot menu includes automatic formatting, and seek guidance on how to ensure the drive is formatted if it does not happen by default. The tag covers questions about the default behavior of Windows setup regarding disk formatting and troubleshooting steps to achieve a clean installation.
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    Windows 7 Format Hard Drive

    When Windows is reinstalled from the disc (from the "F8" boot window), is the hard drive reformatted automatically? If not how can I achieve this?
    • rosphite1
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    • automatic format boot screen data loss disk utility drive management f8 boot formatting hard drive reinstall windows
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support