I do understand that you have to install the Windows system files on the same partition, but what if I want to store the system files on the same partition but in a different directory other than \WINDOWS. For example, what if I want the system files to be stored at C:\WINNT instead of C:\WINDOWS? Previous versions of Windows allowed the user to specify which directory/folder they would like to have Windows installed to, it seems that Windows XP did away with giving the user the option when installing from a formatted hard drive
----- Carey Frisch [MVP] wrote: ----
By default, the Windows XP system files must be installed on th
same partition you designated for its installation. You canno
change the location to a different partition unless you wish t
install Windows XP on different partition which you created
HOW TO: Install Windows X
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=31694
Clean Install Windows X
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.htm
[Courtesy of MS-MVP Michael Stevens
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Carey Frisc
Microsoft MV
Windows XP - Shell/Use
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| When I install Windows XP on a clean reformatted hard drive, I am not given the option to choose which
directory I would like the Windows system files to be stored at. It usually stores it in Windows directory.
How can I choose which directory to store those files at (i.e. change the directory location where the system
files will be stored at?)
