Re: re-installing windows XP

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From: Shenan Stanley (news_helper_at_hushmail.com)
Date: 06/27/04 

Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2004 01:55:59 -0500

Andy wrote:
> How do I re-install windows XP but delete EVERYTHING on
> the hard drive as well so it is a new, fresh computer
> when it is finished

Boot with your Windows XP CD.. (This may require you to change your system
BIOS to boot from CD first..)
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When it asks you what partiton to install on, delete the partition
information.
Create a new partition..
Continue following the on-screen prompts...

Make sure you are NEVER connected to the Internet until you turn on your
firewall.
Then when connected to the Internet, visit here first:

http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/

Scan for, Download and Install all Critical updates. 

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