Re: noob fresh xp install

stevej wrote:

> Hi
>
> I am going to do a windows xp home re-install over the xmas break. I
> have cd, key, instructions etc, all I am not clear on is does the
> process when booting from the CD format the drive, in other words
> clean the drive. If not how do I clean the drive first.
>
> Any other tips appreciated, best to get it right first time
>
> Cheers
> Steve

As Mr. Saunders has said, formatting is not automatic. You have to
select it. Since I don't know how specific the instructions you have
are, here are links to Michael Stevens' website which has precise
information:

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm - Repair Install
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html - Clean Install

Malke
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