Fdisk Formating HD

[PHIL WIND]

Need to replace PM HD It's 10gb setup as c: and f:
drives,new
20gb HD will replace. How do you fdisk and format with XP

 

[Microsoft]

When u r installing the Windows XP. it will prompt u for formatting and
changing drives capacity. no worry

 

[PHIL WIND]

XP IS AN UPGRADE FROM WIN98se C:\ OUT OF SPACE, REPLACEING
DRIVE SO I CAN DOWNLOAD WIN-XP'S (SP2)WHICH IS 1.2gb

 

[null]

Need to replace PM HD It's 10gb setup as c: and f:
drives,new
20gb HD will replace. How do you fdisk and format with XP

Take the old drive out, put the new drive in, boot to the XP setup CD,
and follow the prompts.

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data files regularly, and especially before making any changes to their
PC, as well as performing regular virus and spyware scans. I am not
liable for problems or mishaps that occur from the reader using advice
posted here. No warranty, express or implied, is given with the posting
of this message.

 

[Donald McDaniel]

XP IS AN UPGRADE FROM WIN98se C:\ OUT OF SPACE, REPLACEING
DRIVE SO I CAN DOWNLOAD WIN-XP'S (SP2)WHICH IS 1.2gb

Why ever did you buy a 20gb to replace your ailing 10gb? For only a
few dollars more, you could have gotten an 80gb HD. Please don't
split that little 20gb HD into 2 or more partitions. A HD that small
BEGS to be kept as a single partition.

I advise EVERYONE to install XP on a partition of AT THE VERY MINIMUM,
10gb. XP NEEDS room to grow and expand. While it may initially fit
on a partition of 2 or 3gb, it will QUICKLY develop the need for MORE
SPACE.

To partition/format your new HD:
1) Start your BIOS setup program (only you know how -- if not, ask the
manufacturer of your motherboard)
2) Set the boot order where your CD will be first boot device
3) Place XP media in CD, turn machine off, then back on
4) At the prompt to press a key to boot from CD, quickly press a key.
You will only have 5-6 seconds to press any key, or Windows will start
normally. If you miss the target the first time, keep rebooting until
the XP setup program starts.
5) Once the XP setup program starts, it will give you the opportunity
to create 1 or more partitions, then format them, then install XP on
the partition of your choosing.

Read all material on the screen, follow prompts for a successful
installation of XP.

Donald L McDaniel
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