XP Formatting.

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Nathan

I was wondering if I can get some help on this issue. I
am trying to wipe my hard drive clean of XP and do a
clean install. When I try to delete the partition I am
told set up files are needed so that won't happen. When
the os installs I have a new window, but all my software
is still on the drive only I can't even uninstall it.
Windows doesn't act like it's there. Thank you
 
Nathan;
Clean Installation
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Disconnect network/modem cable.
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
If you are installing using Windows XP Upgrade, insert qualifying
media in Step 4b.
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

Enable or install firewall BEFORE connecting network cable.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283673

Install ALL Critical Windows Updates:
Start/All Programs/Windows Update

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.
 
Nathan said:
I was wondering if I can get some help on this issue. I
am trying to wipe my hard drive clean of XP and do a
clean install. When I try to delete the partition I am
told set up files are needed so that won't happen. When
the os installs I have a new window, but all my software
is still on the drive only I can't even uninstall it.
Windows doesn't act like it's there. Thank you
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You boot from the CD and do a clean install.
Click on or copy and paste the link below into your web browser address bar.
How to clean install XP.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
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