clean install

[Guest]

I want to do a clean install but the install program will not let me delete
the partition that i want to put the new os on. WHY!!!! please help

 

[Doug Knox - [MS-MVP]]

You have to boot from the CD. Then you'll be able to format the partition.
Running Setup from within XP will not allow you to do this.

 

[GreenieLeBrun]

I want to do a clean install but the install program will not let me
delete the partition that i want to put the new os on. WHY!!!!
please help

How to partition and format a hard disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348/en-us

How to install or upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316941

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

 

[Guest]

thanks guys apecciate the help

How to partition and format a hard disk in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348/en-us

How to install or upgrade to Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316941

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