To do a clean install, boot the Windows XP install CD-Rom When you get to
the point, delete the existing NTFS and or other partitions found. After you
delete the partition(s) abort the install, then again restart the pc booting
the CD-Rom to avoid unexpected drive letter assignments with your new
install.
During Windows XP setup, at some point, will want to confirm the previous
operating system for the upgrade; at that point you'll simply insert the
qualified product install CD for it to verify. Then the install will
proceed.
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Regards,
Dave Patrick ....Please no email replies - reply in newsgroup.
Microsoft MVP [Windows NT/2000 Operating Systems]
Microsoft Certified Professional [Windows 2000]
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| how do i exactly do a clean install? I want to upgrade my
| Windows 2000 pro to Xp pro plus i want to get rid of my
| junk files and etc what do i exactly go to when I pop in
| the Xp pro upgrade cd?
