removing windows

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I am trying to remove the windows XP that I have on the computer now and
reinstall XP but I cannot figure out how to remove the one I have. I know
there is a way but I can't seem to figure it out. HELP!!! I'm missing most of
the game because of this!
 
Clint said:
I am trying to remove the windows XP that I have on the computer now and
reinstall XP but I cannot figure out how to remove the one I have. I know
there is a way but I can't seem to figure it out. HELP!!! I'm missing most of
the game because of this!
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Boot the machine with your WinXP CD, then allow the disk to
be formatted. You will, of course, lose all your files.
 
Hi,

Boot the WinXP CD, start setup. Agree to the license (hit F8), then at the
point where you choose the installation location choose to delete the
existing system partition. Then create a new one from the resulting free
space, format it, and proceed with the clean installation.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
how do I make it format? All I get is a repair option. Hate to sound ignorant
but this is getting under my skin. Thanks
 
We have long sice lost the original software that came with the computer,
will it be ok to delete the partition?
 
Clint said:
We have long sice lost the original software that came with the
computer, will it be ok to delete the partition?
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What original software are you talking about? Please understand that we
can't see your computer from here and you need to explain better
exactly what you mean. We want to help you - you aren't making it easy.

Malke
 
I only have the windows xp disk that I bought. The other software that came
with the computer is MIA. Am I cool doing this?
 
Clint said:
I only have the windows xp disk that I bought. The other software that
came with the computer is MIA. Am I cool doing this?
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When you clean-install Windows, nothing will be on the hard drive except
the operating system and the few applications included with Windows.
Any other software that came preinstalled by the OEM (Dell, HP, Compaq,
etc.) will be gone. You will need to purchase and install new software
such as word processors, etc.

Malke
 
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