Re: XP upgrade

Tech-Archive recommends: Repair Windows Errors & Optimize Windows Performance

From: Jack Russell (jack_russell_at_cox.net)
Date: 12/05/04 

Date: Sun, 5 Dec 2004 07:35:17 -0800

Will this wipe out and format the drive? I want to start from scratch like a
new HD.
"Mark L. Ferguson" <marfer_mvpREMOVE@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:utHsS4t2EHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> Pretty straightforward. Start windows, put in the cd, choose "New
> Installation" from the dropbox on the first screen.
>
> --
>
> Mark L. Ferguson (NOT an MS-MVP)
> marfers notes for windows xp
> http://www.geocities.com/marfer_mvp/chatNotes.htm
> .
> "Jack Russell" <jack_russell@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:SCFsd.176685$bk1.52043@fed1read05...
>> My college age daughter bought a new desktop PC and I am going to take
>> her laptop. It is about 2 yrs old and run on MS-ME. It is pretty well
>> infected from cruising all the internet sites that like to invade your
>> machines. I have a licensed copy of XP that I want to install on the
>> laptop wiping out ME. What is the best way to do this? Is there a link
>> that has information on a full HD format/ install/upgrade?
>>
>> Thanks...
>>
>
>

Relevant Pages

  • Re: Issas.exe issue
    ... "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote: ... Did run disk clean and tried running sfc /scannow several times. ... Windows Defender home: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • RE: Cannot see DVD/CD files in Explorer
    ... other night and I don't believe there are any special drivers required - at ... "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote: ... How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: msinfo hangs
    ... "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote: ... The last shot would be a Repair setup. ... How to Perform a Windows XP Repair Install: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file...
    ... "Windows cannot access the specified file, ... "Mark L. Ferguson" wrote: ... How to resolve Common Windows Installer Problems: ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)
  • Re: D2005 Personal
    ... > Mark J. Wallin, Ph.D. ... displayed in the installation package and uninstalled .NET completely, ... everything via Windows update, and installed D2005 Personal. ...
    (borland.public.delphi.non-technical)