Formatting Hard Drive

[Boomer]

Hi i have absolutely loads of junk on my P.C and would
like to format the hard-drive and re-install xp but i
dont have the disk as it came pre-installed on my
computer. Is there any way i can wipe everything apart
from XP and then start from scratch with just XP.

Thanks Boomer.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

All computer manufacturers who preinstall Windows XP employ
some method to restore Windows XP to its original factory condition.
Read the User's Guide that came with your PC or visit your PC's
support website for information on returning your PC to its original
factory condition. It may be there is a "hidden partition" containing
the Windows XP reinstallation files. Your PC manufacturer can tell
you the proper procedure for reinstalling Windows XP.

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| Hi i have absolutely loads of junk on my P.C and would
| like to format the hard-drive and re-install xp but i
| dont have the disk as it came pre-installed on my
| computer. Is there any way i can wipe everything apart
| from XP and then start from scratch with just XP.
|
| Thanks Boomer.

 

[Guest]

-----Original Message-----
Hi i have absolutely loads of junk on my P.C and would
like to format the hard-drive and re-install xp but i
dont have the disk as it came pre-installed on my
computer. Is there any way i can wipe everything apart
from XP and then start from scratch with just XP.

Thanks Boomer.
.
if it's a H/P or Compaq,you get there by pumping the F10

key while you turn the computer on,when it goes into the
restore screen select destructive restore,it will ask you
several times,keep selecting yes this is what I want to
do.Destructive restore will reset it back.