Format C: drive

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I got a laptop with XP on it but want to format C: to
start from scratch and install my own copy of xp from new
on a "clean" c drive.

how?
 
Greetings

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary to
partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow Windows XP
to partition and format your drive:

1. Open your BIOS and set your CD Drive as the first bootable device.
2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your omputer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete the existing
Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Clean Install Windows XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
[Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]

6. After installing Windows XP, be sure and visit the support website of
the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any available
Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter and audio drivers.
 
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johnny-B-good said:
I got a laptop with XP on it but want to format C: to
start from scratch and install my own copy of xp from new
on a "clean" c drive.
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how?
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Boot from the CD and follow the prompts.

However be aware of three things:

1. You may void any warranty on the laptop.

2. Your "own copy of xp" probably doesn't include drivers needed
for the laptop, and finding the drivers you need may not be easy.

3. If by your "own copy of xp," you mean one which is also
installed on another machine, you can't do this without violating
the EULA.
 
Ken said:
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Boot from the CD and follow the prompts.

However be aware of three things:

1. You may void any warranty on the laptop.

2. Your "own copy of xp" probably doesn't include drivers needed
for the laptop, and finding the drivers you need may not be easy.

3. If by your "own copy of xp," you mean one which is also
installed on another machine, you can't do this without violating
the EULA.
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In addition to what Ken said, formatting the hard drive could remove your
ability to restore your system to it's original shipped state by removing
the hidden restore files. Also you may not have access to any bundled
software that came preinstalled.
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