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No, you do not, but operating systems are software just like other things, and they take hard drive space, so if you are low on disk space you should clean up a bit before installing a new OS.

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When installing a operating system do you need to use the bios?

No, you do not need to adjust the BIOS when installing an operating system. However, you can set the BIOS to determine the order in which attached devices will boot. That capability allows you an option (one of several options) to install different operating systems on different devices and choose which operating system boots when you start the computer.


Do you have to reformat when installing an operating system?

No, there is no requirement of reformatting when installing an operating system as you can install more than one operating system on a samePC. So there is no requirement of formatting the older one, even if you are installing a single new operating system only. Then also there is no requirement of reformatting again, formatting decreases the life of PC. ANSWER: Formatting does not decrease the life of your PC. The statement above is correct in that it is not necessary to format before installing an operating system. However, if you are doing a fresh install, formatting gives you a "clean slate" to install the new operating system. Attain the older one, even if you are installing a single new operating system only , then also there is no requirement of reformatting again, formatting decreases the life of PC. GOOD ANSWER: You do not reformat a PC you reformat a Hard Drive Disk. Whether or not you need to reformat your HDD depends on the operating system you wish to install. Some operating systems require different formats like NTFS or FAT32 so sometimes you need to reformat. You can also have more then one operating system on your HDD but to do this you must create a partition. A partition is a reserved area on the HDD which you can dedicate to different things depending on your needs. Generally, when you are installing an operating system you will have to reformat your HDD or create a partition for the operating system to run on. It does not decrease the life of your PC but sometimes during the reformatting process a few megabites will be lost... nothing serious. Most OSes require one partition to be formatted, but that is why you can create multiple partitions.


Before choosing any network operating system it is necessary to make sure it is compatible with the your system hardware what should a user consult before installing a new operating system?

A. What kind of hardware the system has. This can be found in the manual for the system, or using software tools. B. The requirements for the OS. This can be found on the OSs website or on the back of the box.


Do I have to format the hard drive when installing a new operating system?

yes you do.


What is an operating system Explain different components of the operating system in detail?

explain the different components of operating system in details

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When installing a operating system do you need to use the bios?

No, you do not need to adjust the BIOS when installing an operating system. However, you can set the BIOS to determine the order in which attached devices will boot. That capability allows you an option (one of several options) to install different operating systems on different devices and choose which operating system boots when you start the computer.


Can you install and run Microsoft Word on your computer without first installing an operating system?

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Do you have to reformat when installing an operating system?

No, there is no requirement of reformatting when installing an operating system as you can install more than one operating system on a samePC. So there is no requirement of formatting the older one, even if you are installing a single new operating system only. Then also there is no requirement of reformatting again, formatting decreases the life of PC. ANSWER: Formatting does not decrease the life of your PC. The statement above is correct in that it is not necessary to format before installing an operating system. However, if you are doing a fresh install, formatting gives you a "clean slate" to install the new operating system. Attain the older one, even if you are installing a single new operating system only , then also there is no requirement of reformatting again, formatting decreases the life of PC. GOOD ANSWER: You do not reformat a PC you reformat a Hard Drive Disk. Whether or not you need to reformat your HDD depends on the operating system you wish to install. Some operating systems require different formats like NTFS or FAT32 so sometimes you need to reformat. You can also have more then one operating system on your HDD but to do this you must create a partition. A partition is a reserved area on the HDD which you can dedicate to different things depending on your needs. Generally, when you are installing an operating system you will have to reformat your HDD or create a partition for the operating system to run on. It does not decrease the life of your PC but sometimes during the reformatting process a few megabites will be lost... nothing serious. Most OSes require one partition to be formatted, but that is why you can create multiple partitions.


Which file format are present in computer before installing operating system?

A new harddisk will have no files on it. If you mean filesystem, it depends on the manufacturer.


A Pnp operating system eliminates the need to understand operating system hardware requirements and limitation before installing the system True or False?

False. You should still understand the hardware requirements and limitations just in case of a hiccup of sorts.


How do you run a 32-bit browser on a 64-bit operating system?

Most 64-bit operating systems contain a 32-bit translation layer. Installing a 32-bit program is no different than installing a 64-bit one.


Before choosing any network operating system it is necessary to make sure it is compatible with the your system hardware what should a user consult before installing a new operating system?

A. What kind of hardware the system has. This can be found in the manual for the system, or using software tools. B. The requirements for the OS. This can be found on the OSs website or on the back of the box.


Do I have to format the hard drive when installing a new operating system?

yes you do.