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Trouble with XP

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by XVB, Jul 16, 2004.

  1. XVB

    XVB Junior Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I want to reformat my entire computer and install a fresh copy of XP. I have already installed XP on one of my two HDDs, what should I do?

    I have done this:

    Tried to install XP on the second HDD and format the first one, but the original windows folder wont go away with format c:, I believe its because of some read only files, I want to wipe everything, how can I achieve this the best way possible?
     
    XVB, Jul 16, 2004
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  3. GavinO

    GavinO Distinguished Long Term member

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    Here's GavinO's Old Family Recipe for a clean Windows install:

    -Boot to a command prompt, either from a boot disk or your Windows CD.
    -Start FDISK
    -Delete all of the partitions
    -Reboot
    -If its Win95/98/Me:
    --Start FDISK again and create a DOS partition for the entire drive
    --Reboot
    -Enter Windows setup.
    -Allow setup to partition/format the drive. For WinNT/2K/XP, select 'NTFS' as the partition type.
    -Continue setup as normal.

    Clearing out the partition table insures that you don't get any random surprises later.
     
    GavinO, Jul 16, 2004
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  4. XVB

    XVB Junior Member

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    Thanks Gavin, Ill try that tonight :)
     
    XVB, Jul 16, 2004
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