Formatting and installing

[SANTANDER]

Just need install win XP on new notebook with Vista(no files installed yet -
no backup): to remove Vista completely.
How to make it better way to ensure a smooth set-up: run from DOS command
'format c:' from DOS to erase the hard drive, then install XP, or directly
boot from win XP installation CD and this will overwrite an existing
partition and Vista?

Thanks.

 

[Kelly]

Insert your XP CD and it will offer you a format option. Take it from
there.

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[SANTANDER]

Insert your XP CD and it will offer you a format option. Take it from
there.

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[HeyBub]

Just need install win XP on new notebook with Vista(no files
installed yet - no backup): to remove Vista completely.

How to make it better way to ensure a smooth set-up: run from DOS
command 'format c:' from DOS to erase the hard drive, then install
XP, or directly boot from win XP installation CD and this will
overwrite an existing partition and Vista?

1. There is no DOS command.
2. There's a command interpreter, but it won't allow itself to commit
suicide (you can't format the system that's running the format).
3. To install XP, boot from the CD and follow the on-screen commands.

Be aware that your "new" notebook may not be able to run XP. It may have
been engineered to run Vista and above; there may not be drivers to connect
the hardware to the XP system.

 

[DL]

Presumably you checked first at your laptop site as to whether winxp drivers
are available?
Installing winxp may invalidate both your warranty & support, unless winxp
is a supported o/s by your supplier

 

[SANTANDER]

1. There is no DOS command.
2. There's a command interpreter, but it won't allow itself to commit
suicide (you can't format the system that's running the format).
3. To install XP, boot from the CD and follow the on-screen commands.

Be aware that your "new" notebook may not be able to run XP. It may have
been engineered to run Vista and above; there may not be drivers to connect
the hardware to the XP system.

 

[Lil' Dave]

All version of windows installations overwrite the master boot record.
Course, you know that, and, its ramifications regarding any other OS
previously installed.

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[Bruce Chambers]

Not really, unless you're trying to hide the data from the DoD or the NSA.


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[Kelly]

Sure, make sure your bios has the CD to boot first. Insert the XP-CD and
reboot. On the first screen select enter then: F8, Esc, (Delete Partition)
D, Enter, L. Once done the format screen will ask you to pick the file
system - NTFS and the rest is easy to follow.

Tip: On another system download your network drivers and video onto a pen
drive. Once installed on your system, go to the manufactures page to get
the rest of the drivers.

Good luck!

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