Format & install XP Pro on laptop, help.

[Bill V]

I am trying to install a clean install on a laptop.
I have XP Pro.
The system has ME on it.
Below is what is stopping me.
I want to format and wipe the HD then install the XP pro.


Ok , check this out...I went through to the part where it asks to
delete the partition and when I pressed "D" to delete the partition it says
that
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"setup is unable to perform the requested operation on the selected
partition.
This partition contains temporary setup files that are required to complete
the installation."
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Now what do you have an idea what I have to do to get this Xp Pro loaded?
Please....
Bill V.

 

[Jon Taylor]

Are you trying to load through your current windows version, or are you
booting directly to the cd?

 

[Bill V]

well Jon,
I that I have it whipped now...eeeha...
The main problem was the boot drive needed changed.
I am trying to wipe the C drive clean and install Win XP pro on it fresh and
new.

It is at the present copying files to the HD from the XP cd after a
format....so as you see things are going well now...

thanks for the response, though.
regards,
Bill & Samuel

 

[CChris]

Hey Bill how were you able to fix it? I am having the same problem an
am not able to find a way aroud it..thanks

-Chri


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CChri