How "clean" is a clean install?

I decided to reformat my drive and reinstall W2k. Found
that reformatting my HDD wasn't as easy as I thought (W2K
wouldn't allow a simple Format C: command.)

Not to worry, one of the options on the W2K installation
disk is for a clean install. However, after the
installation, I still have "My documents" folder and maybe
some other stuff. The reason for reinstlling windows was
because I have some funny things going on (maybe even a
virus!)

Do I need to drop back and do my original thought of
reformatting my HDD and then reinstalling windows?

Thanks

> wouldn't allow a simple Format C: command.)



To perform a clean install boot from the Win 2k CD and start setup. You will
get the chance to delete, create and format partitions.

hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"Lee Beck" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:e51b01c3f01e$80210a80$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> I decided to reformat my drive and reinstall W2k. Found
> that reformatting my HDD wasn't as easy as I thought (W2K
> wouldn't allow a simple Format C: command.)
>
> Not to worry, one of the options on the W2K installation
> disk is for a clean install. However, after the
> installation, I still have "My documents" folder and maybe
> some other stuff. The reason for reinstlling windows was
> because I have some funny things going on (maybe even a
> virus!)
>
> Do I need to drop back and do my original thought of
> reformatting my HDD and then reinstalling windows?
>
> Thanks

To do a clean install, either boot the Windows 2000 install CD-Rom or setup
disks. The set of four install disks can be created from your Windows 2000
CD-Rom; change to the \bootdisk directory on the CD-Rom and execute
makeboot.exe (from dos) or makebt32.exe (from 32 bit) and follow the
prompts.

When you get to the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions
found. After you delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again
restart the pc booting the CD-Rom or setup disks to avoid unexpected drive
letter assignments with your new install.

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Regards,

Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
http://www.microsoft.com/protect


"Lee Beck" wrote:
| I decided to reformat my drive and reinstall W2k. Found
| that reformatting my HDD wasn't as easy as I thought (W2K
| wouldn't allow a simple Format C: command.)
|
| Not to worry, one of the options on the W2K installation
| disk is for a clean install. However, after the
| installation, I still have "My documents" folder and maybe
| some other stuff. The reason for reinstlling windows was
| because I have some funny things going on (maybe even a
| virus!)
|
| Do I need to drop back and do my original thought of
| reformatting my HDD and then reinstalling windows?
|
| Thanks