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The f8 boot tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about accessing the Windows advanced boot options menu by pressing the F8 key during system startup. Topics include using the F8 boot window to reinstall Windows from a disc and questions about whether the hard drive is automatically reformatted during such a reinstallation. Users seek guidance on how to manually format the hard drive when the automatic process does not occur. The tag focuses on troubleshooting and installation procedures related to the F8 boot menu, particularly in older Windows versions where this key combination is used to access recovery and repair options.
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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