Rob wrote:
> When I put windows xp on my computer, it didn't wipe out windows 2000. So now
> it gives me a choice when I turn my comp. on to log on windows xp or windows
> 2000. The problem is, is that it is taking up alot of my disk space on my C
> drive. I don't have alot of programs downloaded so I know it's not that. What
> can I do?
If you didn't intentionally create the dual-boot scenario, and
inadvertently installed WinXP onto the same partition as Win2K, your
wisest course of action would be to backup your data, wipe the hard
drive, and start anew. Under normal circumstances, placing two
operating systems in the same partition is a recipe for disaster. A
careful, knowledgeable specialist can do this safely, for a short time,
but the ordinary PC user had better be backing up his data on a daily basis.
Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot
devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)
HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default...B;en-us;316941
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm
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