Re: uninstalling xp pro

From: Bruce Chambers (bruce_a_chambers_at_h0tmail.com)
Date: 12/30/04 

Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2004 18:42:06 -0700

jlb wrote:
> good morning! im having trouble trying to fix my computer after a virus
> attack, for the 2nd time, and yes i do have virus protection installed. i
> want to UNinstall xp pro, and go back to my windows 98 os. do i need to
> uninstall all software installed, and unhook cable modem and router before i
> do this so not to damaged them. im not happy with xp, and want to change my
> system back. thanks for your help.

     The normal way to "uninstall" any operating system is to format
the hard drive and install a new OS of your choice.

     Only if you performed an upgrade from Win98/Me, elected to backup
the old system files, and didn't convert the partition to NTFS, can
you then boot into Safe Mode and click Start > Control Panel
> Add/Remove Programs. All of these conditions must be met for the
uninstall option to be available.

     Otherwise:

How to Manually Remove Win XP and Restore Win9x
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q314052 

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