duplicate System32

[greenhorn]

This is a continuation of my previous posts on WINNT. I
did a clean install of XP Pro on my computer that had
Windows98 system. Now I see that I have two System32
folders one in each of Windows and WINNT folders. Can I
get rid of one of the System32 folders?

also, if I decide to reinstall my XP on a new-like hard
drive, how can I completely wipe hard drive clean. When I
was installing XP, it did not give me an option to clean
my hard drive.

Thanks for all the help for greenhorns like me.

Greenhorn

 

[DL]

Firstly there is an option to format first in the installation procedure of
XP.
As it is, it sounds that you didn't do a clean install , which is a
Format/Install, but have either upgraded or simply installed xp.
Prior to doing anything else have you checked for compatibility problems
installing xp on yr sys?
The hd is v.small, is this a laptop?
David

 

[Guest]

Yes,

I checked my system requirements and they meet. I also
used new installation procedure.

Greenhorn

 

[Guest]

I clearly indicated New Installation and went through all
the prompts.

Greenhorn

 

[DL]

One of the prompts on a new installation is to Format prior to the
installation. It would appear that you missed this out. I havent worked on
Win98 for some time, but I would guess that the Windows folder is the 98
installation, does it contain any other Folders other than sys32?
Check the dates on the windows/system32 files as compared to winnt/system32
files
Does yr sys give the option of dual boot?
David