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format hard disk and reinstall xp

I have xp pro installed. I would like to erase everything from my hard disk including the os and install a fresh copy of the os.
Jun 1 '08 #1
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Stang02GT
1,208 Expert 1GB
hai!
i have xp pro installed. i would like to erase everything from my hard disk including the os and install a fresh copy of the os.help! am seriously stuck.please..its urgent

You could always boot into DOS and use FDISK. That will wipe your hard drive clean of everything
Jun 1 '08 #2
AmberJain
884 Expert 512MB
hai!
i have xp pro installed. i would like to erase everything from my hard disk including the os and install a fresh copy of the os.help! am seriously stuck.please..its urgent
You can always rely on Microsoft's online documentation for this. Click on link below to read microsoft's docs to erase everything from hard disk including the os and install a fresh copy of the os.

LINK

If you want more help then reply back.

HOPE THIS HELPS..............

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AmbrNewlearner
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Jun 1 '08 #3
wassimdaccache
222 100+
You can always rely on Microsoft's online documentation for this. Click on link below to read microsoft's docs to erase everything from hard disk including the os and install a fresh copy of the os.

LINK

If you want more help then reply back.

HOPE THIS HELPS..............

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AmbrNewlearner
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I just want to highlight on drivers names on your computer. You new OS might not contains them and sometimes they aren't plug and play so it is better to write it down on a paper and then it will be easiest to find them on the net after your new copy.


BEST REGARDS
Jun 3 '08 #4
Stang02GT
1,208 Expert 1GB
I just want to highlight on drivers names on your computer. You new OS might not contains them and sometimes they aren't plug and play so it is better to write it down on a paper and then it will be easiest to find them on the net after your new copy.


BEST REGARDS

very good point!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 3 '08 #5
jg007
283 100+
hai!
i have xp pro installed. i would like to erase everything from my hard disk including the os and install a fresh copy of the os.help! am seriously stuck.please..its urgent
nowhere near enough info here!!

♦ is there anything on the computer that you do want to keep?, kids pictures downloaded email, cv's etc etc

♦ what have you done so far

♦ where did you purchase your computer from and what disks did you receive with it?

♦ why are you wiping the computer ( just to get some idea if it is virus slow running etc ) ?

♦ do you have a holographic windows sticker stuck on the side of the base unit or anywhere else?

♦ Have you already downloaded any driver files required and if not do you have access to an internet source you can download them onto a CD from?
Jun 3 '08 #6
Stang02GT
1,208 Expert 1GB
nowhere near enough info here!!

♦ is there anything on the computer that you do want to keep?, kids pictures downloaded email, cv's etc etc

♦ what have you done so far

♦ where did you purchase your computer from and what disks did you receive with it?

♦ why are you wiping the computer ( just to get some idea if it is virus slow running etc ) ?

♦ do you have a holographic windows sticker stuck on the side of the base unit or anywhere else?

♦ Have you already downloaded any driver files required and if not do you have access to an internet source you can download them onto a CD from?

Does it really matter why he/she is doing it? Along with holographic stickers? They asked a simple question, no need to get there life story :)
Jun 5 '08 #7
Plater
7,872 Expert 4TB
Well, if you have your XP cd, put it in the drive and reboot.
Then just follow the instructions.
It really is not hard.
Jun 5 '08 #8
thank you all for all ur help!! i really loved seein so many ppl help.i did all that u guys said and installed the os by myself..my pc runs fine now!!! gave me real confidence!!!!
THANK U VERY VERY MUCH!!!!
Jun 19 '08 #9

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