uninstall

[henry21]

I wish to uninstall WindowsXP (legal copy) from my hard drive and install
Windows ME in order to use hardware that XP doesn't support. I have a new
laptop with it's own version of XP, I am not using one copy for 2 computers.
Could you please help. Henry. The installation doesn't show in the Control
Panel/Add Remove list, it is the only programme installed.

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

How was XP installed? If XP came pre-installed on the Laptop, then the only
way you are going to be able to install ME is to format the hard
drive/partition first.

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Will Denny
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[Maurice N ~ MVP]

Be very sure you want to do away with the XP setup. Stop if you do not have the WinMe CD, such as in the case of OEM setup with a hidden partition for recovery. IF this system came with a Recovery CD, all you have to do is follow instructions on their recovery/restore procedure.

If there is nothing else on the system (and you have already saved your files & data), AND there is no un-install option, then
(a) have in hand a Win ME system-boot diskette, (b) reboot from diskette, (c) at the DOS prompt

You likely have leftover boot files in your system root folder ( C:\ ).
You need to look really well, because some are hidden.
First delete from c:\
boot.ini
bootsect.dos
ntldr
ntdetect.com
pagefile.sys [ if it exists ]
hiberfil.sys [ if it exists ]

Then at the dos prompt issue the command....
SYS C:

That SYS command is the final step in getting ready for WinMe as the sole o.s.

Then you can proceed with WinMe install (as needed).

 

[henry21]

Sorry, I confused you. The Laptop is a new separate computer. It is on the
old computer I wish to install ME from a legal copy bought by me from a
Retail Outlet. I believe I have a ME setup disc, do I need any change in
BIOS A Drive? The installation of XP was done by me it is Upgrade CD but I
believe it formatted the drive because everything was cleaned including
Windows ME, I wanted this anyway. Thanks again, Henry.