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From: Simon Watkinson (SimonWatkinson_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/29/04 

Date: Mon, 29 Nov 2004 14:05:09 -0800

When you install xp it should detect another operating system. it will then
give you the choice of a clean install or an upgrade. Should do anyway. Can
you tell me more about the 'HP' problem?

"Jeff" wrote:

> I have just purchased XP Pro for my home computer, to replace 2000 Server
> which I had running, and was totaling bogging down my HP machince. It has
> been suggested to me that I do a 'clean' install. Does that mean I reformat
> the hard drive? Do I create a boot disk first?
>
>
> Any info or tips would be appreciated.
>
> Thank you.
> --
> Jeff

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