How to format Hard drive for XP pro
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How to format Hard drive for XP pro
Yeah im a noob at this.
Can someone tell me exactly how to do this, or give me a link to a site that can. Cause this damn computer is running like a SLUG.
All help would be great.
Ta very much.
Can someone tell me exactly how to do this, or give me a link to a site that can. Cause this damn computer is running like a SLUG.
All help would be great.
Ta very much.
Last edited by the hooded claw; Feb 28, 2004 at 03:44 PM.
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Stick the XP Pro CD in the drive, reboot machine and (assuming BIOS is set to boot from CD as first device) Windows setup will start. Follow the instructions to do a fresh install, it will take care of everything for you 
I trust you realise that by formatting the hard drive you will lose any documents, emails, favorites etc!
I trust you realise that by formatting the hard drive you will lose any documents, emails, favorites etc!
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Just 1 more question.
I have 2 hard drives will both of them be formatted??. If so can i pull the IDE cable of the other drive out to get around this problem??
THX
I have 2 hard drives will both of them be formatted??. If so can i pull the IDE cable of the other drive out to get around this problem??
THX
Originally Posted by Fig
Stick the XP Pro CD in the drive, reboot machine and (assuming BIOS is set to boot from CD as first device) Windows setup will start. Follow the instructions to do a fresh install, it will take care of everything for you
I trust you realise that by formatting the hard drive you will lose any documents, emails, favorites etc!
I trust you realise that by formatting the hard drive you will lose any documents, emails, favorites etc!
Last edited by the hooded claw; Feb 28, 2004 at 05:32 PM.
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Hang on! Before we go any further, I'm assuming that you want to reformat to re-install XP Pro?
If this is CORRECT, then follow my instructions above - The installer will ask you if you wish to repair an existing installation (I don't recommend it) or continue with a fresh install. After selecting fresh install, it will show you the existing drives/partitions and ask you where to install. I suggest you delete the existing partition(s) on the drive where XP is installed at present, then tell the installer to use that partition for the install.
As long as you can work out which drive/partition you want to leave alone, you'll be OK - but as a precaution backup any vital info first!
If this is CORRECT, then follow my instructions above - The installer will ask you if you wish to repair an existing installation (I don't recommend it) or continue with a fresh install. After selecting fresh install, it will show you the existing drives/partitions and ask you where to install. I suggest you delete the existing partition(s) on the drive where XP is installed at present, then tell the installer to use that partition for the install.
As long as you can work out which drive/partition you want to leave alone, you'll be OK - but as a precaution backup any vital info first!
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