How do I format my hard drive (erase all data)?

[Jen]

Hello,

I would like to erase everything on my hard drive so that
I have nothing on my computer except for Windows XP. How
can I do this?

Thanks,
Jen

 

[Will Denny]

Hi Jen

Is there any particular reason why you want to reformat/reinstall? If you
are certain:

The following article by MVP Michael Stevens shows how to clean install XP:

http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
installation process. (As long as you read and follow the on-screen
instructions, rather than simply pressing <Enter> each time you're
prompted for a decision.) You may need to re-arrange the order of
boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm


Bruce Chambers

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