Re: XP reinstall - cannot delete c partition

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macjohnson wrote:
Hi - I've been surfing the internet for a solution but yet to find
one. I'm trying to reinstall Win XP (mainly because of the quantity
of files and software installed on my old machine). I've got a Win XP
CD, and tried booting from that - but I can't delete my C partition -
so when the installation is complete, all my old files and software
are still there - even though I've specified not to repair but to
reinstall.

I've tried creating a boot floppy - but I either get an IO error (when
I created it from the computer itself), or a non system disk error
when I downloaded DOS 6 boot disk from the internet.

I'd just carry on and reinstall into a new partition, but the
unpartitioned area is exactly half the size of the C area, which seems
like a ridiculous waste of space with files I want removed because
they are slowing the system down.

Arghh! it's frustrating. It's MY computer, why can't I format it from
scratch????? Help!



After backing up any data you wish to transfer to the new OS installation,, simply boot from the WinXP Home installation CD. You'll be offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm

Then the backed up data can be restored and applications re-installed.


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