XP installed, need to install XP again and keep data on second partiton intact

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Peter

Hi,

I moved all my data to a second partition. I need to format the first
partition and install XP on it.

If I select "delete first partiton" and continue with formating this
partition during XP setup do my data on second partition stay intact?

If not how do I format or totaly clean up the first partiton and keep
the second partition intact?

Both partitions are NTFS.

Thanks!
 
Peter said:
Hi,

I moved all my data to a second partition. I need to format the first
partition and install XP on it.

If I select "delete first partiton" and continue with formating this
partition during XP setup do my data on second partition stay intact?

If not how do I format or totaly clean up the first partiton and keep
the second partition intact?

Both partitions are NTFS.

Thanks!
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Your data on the second partition will remain intact, but any applications
needed to access the data will need to be reinstalled.
Make sure you delete the correct partition. 8-)

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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