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Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.

How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
program paths?

Thanks for help on this.
 
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
| C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
| The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
| find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
|
| How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
| program paths?
|
| Thanks for help on this.
 
Thank you for your clear and well presented answer.

If I choose to let windows reformat "all Windows drives", will this reformat
the whole disk? Or just C and D?

I do have Norton's Partition Magic. As I recall, this may give me the
ability to exactly target the troublesome drives. Shall I use this or
Windows?

Thanks again.

Carey Frisch said:
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
| C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
| The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
| find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
|
| How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
| program paths?
|
| Thanks for help on this.
Click to expand...
 
As usual, Carey's response is canned and does nothing to help you, so it is not well presented since it doesn't answer your question, or you'd not be asking again. Carey always replies with well canned responses that are typically reactionary actions based on seeing words in a post, then responding to them instinctually, as opposed to truly reading the query comprehensively and then giving the proper answer. It more than naught results in misinformation for the sheer purpose of making a qauntity of daily posts and replies, as opposed to quality helpful responses.


In any event, did you install anything to the 2nd C: drive yet?

Stephen said:
Thank you for your clear and well presented answer.

If I choose to let windows reformat "all Windows drives", will this reformat
the whole disk? Or just C and D?

I do have Norton's Partition Magic. As I recall, this may give me the
ability to exactly target the troublesome drives. Shall I use this or
Windows?

Thanks again.

Carey Frisch said:
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
| C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
| The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
| find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
|
| How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
| program paths?
|
| Thanks for help on this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
As usual, Carey's response is canned and does nothing to help you, so it is not well presented since it doesn't answer your question, or you'd not be asking again. Carey always replies with well canned responses that are typically reactionary actions based on seeing words in a post, then responding to them instinctually, as opposed to truly reading the query comprehensively and then giving the proper answer. It more than naught results in misinformation for the sheer purpose of making a qauntity of daily posts and replies, as opposed to quality helpful responses.


In any event, did you install anything to the 2nd C: drive yet?

Stephen said:
Thank you for your clear and well presented answer.

If I choose to let windows reformat "all Windows drives", will this reformat
the whole disk? Or just C and D?

I do have Norton's Partition Magic. As I recall, this may give me the
ability to exactly target the troublesome drives. Shall I use this or
Windows?

Thanks again.

Carey Frisch said:
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
| C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
| The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
| find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
|
| How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
| program paths?
|
| Thanks for help on this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
As usual, Carey's response is canned and does nothing to help you, so it is not well presented since it doesn't answer your question, or you'd not be asking again. Carey always replies with well canned responses that are typically reactionary actions based on seeing words in a post, then responding to them instinctually, as opposed to truly reading the query comprehensively and then giving the proper answer. It more than naught results in misinformation for the sheer purpose of making a qauntity of daily posts and replies, as opposed to quality helpful responses.


In any event, did you install anything to the 2nd C: drive yet?

Stephen said:
Thank you for your clear and well presented answer.

If I choose to let windows reformat "all Windows drives", will this reformat
the whole disk? Or just C and D?

I do have Norton's Partition Magic. As I recall, this may give me the
ability to exactly target the troublesome drives. Shall I use this or
Windows?

Thanks again.

Carey Frisch said:
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
| C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
| The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
| find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
|
| How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
| program paths?
|
| Thanks for help on this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
As usual, Carey's response is canned and does nothing to help you, so it is not well presented since it doesn't answer your question, or you'd not be asking again. Carey always replies with well canned responses that are typically reactionary actions based on seeing words in a post, then responding to them instinctually, as opposed to truly reading the query comprehensively and then giving the proper answer. It more than naught results in misinformation for the sheer purpose of making a qauntity of daily posts and replies, as opposed to quality helpful responses.


In any event, did you install anything to the 2nd C: drive yet?

Stephen said:
Thank you for your clear and well presented answer.

If I choose to let windows reformat "all Windows drives", will this reformat
the whole disk? Or just C and D?

I do have Norton's Partition Magic. As I recall, this may give me the
ability to exactly target the troublesome drives. Shall I use this or
Windows?

Thanks again.

Carey Frisch said:
The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.

NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.

1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".

===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm

2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
==> http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
and download the available "Critical Updates".

8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
and audio drivers.

9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:

How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064

Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm

[Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

:

| Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
| C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
| The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
| find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
|
| How can I get rid of the possible duplication of files and streamline
| program paths?
|
| Thanks for help on this.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Following directions for an erase and new install of XP, I chose to convert
C: to NTFS. The subsequent installation of XP took about 6 hours or more.
The program runs, but very slowly. Looking thru the HHD on my computer, I
find that disk D (fat32) contains another Local Disk C.
Click to expand...
Can you explain in more detail what you mean by the last sentence? One
disk cannot contain another disk.

Cheers,

Cliff
 
Enkidu said:
Can you explain in more detail what you mean by the last sentence? One
disk cannot contain another disk.
Click to expand...

Well, he couldn't have made it any clearer, you dumb cünt! He didn't mean LITERAL drives, but what he is seeing when he opened the "My Computer" icon, and then seeing the local disks listed!
 
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