Wiping the computer clean

[Guest]

I am not alert enought to know how to wipe my computer clean over everything on it. I want to start over fresh with installations of all the programs and install discs the computer came with. I have WindowXP Home, PeoplePC, Norton, a Driver Disc and an Applications Disc. I am not sure of the correct order to reinstall once i have deleted everything off. Can someone help?

 

[SteveL]

hello,
-insert xp cd in drive
-power down pc (do not restart)
-power pc on and format HD
-install XP
-install Norton
-Update Norton, you may need to update several times
(until complete)
-install firewall, update firewall
-update XP
-install all other SW no special order.

good luck

-----Original Message-----
I am not alert enought to know how to wipe my computer

clean over everything on it. I want to start over fresh
with installations of all the programs and install discs
the computer came with. I have WindowXP Home, PeoplePC,
Norton, a Driver Disc and an Applications Disc. I am not
sure of the correct order to reinstall once i have deleted
everything off. Can someone help?

 

[Guest]

here is a detailed article. Please note the DO NOT's very carefully.
Repair/In pPace -Upgrade.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315341&Product=winxp

Before you perform an in-place upgrade
Backup copies of your registry files (in the %systemroot%\Repair folder) are also replaced after the in-place upgrade is completed. The registry files in the Repair folder are either from the first time that you started Windows XP or the last time that you used the Backup utility to back up your System State. Copy these registry backups to another location before you perform an in-place upgrade if you may have to use them after the in-place upgrade is completed.
Do not perform a repair or in-place upgrade to repair a component or program that is not currently installed. If you can, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control Panel, or reinstall the component or program instead of Windows.
If your computer requires a third-party mass storage device driver or HAL, make sure that you have a copy of the files on a floppy disk before you perform a repair or in-place upgrade.
Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to try to resolve a problem with a user account, password, or local profile. To determine if the problem is related to a user account, password, or local profile, create another user account (if you can), and then log on to that account to see if the problem is resolved.
Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to resolve a problem with third-party programs, files or registry entries.
Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect disk problems.
Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect a problem with a third-party device, and the latest device drivers are currently installed for the device.

hello,
-insert xp cd in drive
-power down pc (do not restart)
-power pc on and format HD
-install XP
-install Norton
-Update Norton, you may need to update several times
(until complete)
-install firewall, update firewall
-update XP
-install all other SW no special order.

good luck

-----Original Message-----
I am not alert enought to know how to wipe my computer

clean over everything on it. I want to start over fresh
with installations of all the programs and install discs
the computer came with. I have WindowXP Home, PeoplePC,
Norton, a Driver Disc and an Applications Disc. I am not
sure of the correct order to reinstall once i have deleted
everything off. Can someone help?

 

[Guest]

clean install
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/expert/honeycutt_02october07.mspx

 

[SteveL]

Why are you posting this under my resolution????
and another had you read the question he want's to wipe
the computer, CLEAN INSTALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-----Original Message-----
here is a detailed article. Please note the DO NOT's very carefully.
Repair/In pPace -Upgrade.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en- us;315341&Product=winxp

Before you perform an in-place upgrade
Backup copies of your registry files (in the %systemroot%

\Repair folder) are also replaced after the in-place
upgrade is completed. The registry files in the Repair
folder are either from the first time that you started
Windows XP or the last time that you used the Backup
utility to back up your System State. Copy these registry
backups to another location before you perform an in-place
upgrade if you may have to use them after the in-place
upgrade is completed.

Do not perform a repair or in-place upgrade to repair a

component or program that is not currently installed. If
you can, use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Control
Panel, or reinstall the component or program instead of
Windows.

If your computer requires a third-party mass storage

device driver or HAL, make sure that you have a copy of
the files on a floppy disk before you perform a repair or
in-place upgrade.

Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to try to resolve

a problem with a user account, password, or local profile.
To determine if the problem is related to a user account,
password, or local profile, create another user account
(if you can), and then log on to that account to see if
the problem is resolved.

Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade to resolve a

problem with third-party programs, files or registry
entries.

Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect disk problems.
Do not use a repair or in-place upgrade if you suspect a

problem with a third-party device, and the latest device
drivers are currently installed for the device.

 

[Hilary Karp]

Make sure you turn on the XP firewall before you go online even to
update antivirus definitions.

 

[JAX]

Hi Coopera,

The information you provide is only enough to cause me to assume you have a
"brand name" computer. I think, your best bet is to read the documentation
that came with your computer to see what the steps are to restore it to the
way it was. If you don't understand whatever instruction there are, contact
the vendor and ask for information on a restore.

FWIW, JAX

I am not alert enought to know how to wipe my computer clean over

everything on it. I want to start over fresh with installations of all the
programs and install discs the computer came with. I have WindowXP Home,
PeoplePC, Norton, a Driver Disc and an Applications Disc. I am not sure of
the correct order to reinstall once i have deleted everything off. Can
someone help?

 

[Alex Nichol]

The information you provide is only enough to cause me to assume you have a
"brand name" computer. I think, your best bet is to read the documentation
that came with your computer to see what the steps are to restore it to the
way it was. If you don't understand whatever instruction there are, contact
the vendor and ask for information on a restore.

Two points I would add:. A reinstall with the XP Home CD supplied is
going to include the formatting; do not as one suggestion had it do
something to format the hard disk first. And second - do not install
the Norton disk. As supplied it will be way out of date by now. Unless
you have kept up a subscription, better consider cheaper alternatives
anyway

You will need to start by making sure the machine boots from a CD if
you power up with the CD in the drive. You will probably have to hit
the relevant hot key at power on to get to the Setup in which you can
change the boot order