Re-Installing XP Pro

[Doug]

I would like know, if I can completely remove partitions
I've made on the HDD and re-instal XP with new ones? I
basically want to start fresh again. Any info would be
great.

 

[Neal Wadhwani [MSFT]]

Doug,

This step-by-step article describes how to partition and format a hard disk
with Windows XP.

Before you can install an operating system, you must first create a primary
partition on the first physical hard disk (Disk 0) on your computer, and
then format a file system on that partition. This partition is named the
System partition. Alternatively, you can create a separate partition for the
operating system on any physical hard disk. This is named the Boot
partition. The System partition on Disk 0 can also be used as a Boot
partition.

Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 313348
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;313348


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[Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers]

Hi,

Sure you can, just boot the WinXP CD and start a new installation. You can
repartition and format as part of this series as long as you do not wish to
save anything that is currently on the hard drive.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers aka "Nutcase" MS-MVP - Win9x
Windows isn't rocket science! That's my other hobby!

Associate Expert - WinXP - Expert Zone

 

[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. (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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