Complete Format of Hard drive

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It said in the documentation that only upgrade of XP was possible, that any
other version will require a clean installation. I have XP, but I still want
a complete clean installation. If I format the C: drive will the installation
program still kick off from the DVD after I do that? or does it give me the
option to do a clean one anyway?
 
Do not install Vista on a production or primary home computer. If this is a
test box you do not need to format anything ahead of time. Choosing Custom
Installation will lead to a clean installation. If you want to format you
can do so from the Advanced Options on the Setup screen where you choose the
target partition. Please review recent threads in this ng for tips.

If XP is running on your test box you should download and run the Upgrade
Advisor to identify hardware issues and driver needs.
 
A clean installation meaning into a seperate partition...........like in
dual boot.
This way you get to keep XP as well as run Vista............remember its a
BETA!!!
peter
 
Unless you have an empty partition you don't. It's one or the other.

Why do you feel you need to install Vista at all under your conditions?
 
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