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Need advice on getting ready for a clean install and getting all the right
drivers and firmware for my internal and external drives. My external is a
lite-on sohw 832s dvd burnner r/rw, my internal is a hl-dt-st rw/dvd
gcc-4243n combo drive. I have the other software and drivers needed. I have a
windows xp disc for the installation.

Now here is the problem i have tried to do a fresh install before and it
would not let me delete the partition that my os is on. I have the option of
putting it on another partion if i do that then can i delete the other
partition. Help please.
 
I did that and it still would not let me delete the old os from the drive.
Got any suggestion.
 
So during the install process at the point where XP asks you to choose a
location and you select the partition where you current version of XP
resides you do not or are not able to delete the partition by pressing the
letter 'D' ?

JS
 
I press d and it tells me i can not do that. then i have to shut down the
install or repair it. I repaired it once and it removed everything i had so i
had to go back and get everything back that i had and even delete all my
software dis files so i could get updates agian. I am really haveing issues
with this as part of my job in the military is keeping records on external
disc for latter refrence so i need this fixed as soon as possible.
 
The only time I've seen this type of problem is when you try do a clean
install with your existing Windows XP actually running, insert the CD and
then try to do the install while Windows is running. Or in other words you
should not boot the PC without first inserting the Windows CD and then boot
the PC from the CD and then start the install process.

JS
 
How do i do that when i can't even get it to delete the os. Is it part of the
install from the disc or some other procedjure.
 
gizmoandback said:
How do i do that when i can't even get it to delete the os. Is it part of the
install from the disc or some other procedjure.
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Start your computer and tap F8 before boot logo.
Select 'Command Prompt' and then press Enter. Choose the OS you want to start.
Login to Windows XP as an administrator.
At the command prompt, type in:

FORMAT C:

Where "C" is letter of your hard drive. When it shows you a message similar to the following:

"WARNING! All data on unremovable drive C: will be lost."

Type 'Y' and press Enter.
When it is finished, type in WIN, and then shut the computer down as you normally would.

*****
This will only work if the OS is functioning properly.
If not, then there is a problem.
 
Ok sounds good but one thing i went into my disk manager and it won't let me
format either so if i follow you way i should be able to get a clean install
 
John said:
Start your computer and tap F8 before boot logo.
Select 'Command Prompt' and then press Enter. Choose the OS you want to
start.
Login to Windows XP as an administrator.
At the command prompt, type in:

FORMAT C:
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That will not work, John. You cannot format the System or Boot volumes
of the Windows installation onto which you are logged on. Using any of
the boot option by tapping the F8 key will log you on to the Windows
installation.

John
 
John said:
That will not work, John. You cannot format the System or Boot volumes
of the Windows installation onto which you are logged on. Using any of
the boot option by tapping the F8 key will log you on to the Windows
installation.

John
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Well, I'm out of ideas.
 
I finally got it to work I took a few but i am up and running now thanks for
all your help it is good to know that there are people out there like you for
people like me.
Now for the next question. How do i get my internal dvd/cd-rom and external
to read dvds. They are trying to read them but they are not loading. I have
realplayer version 11(build 6.0.14.550) distrobution RN40PD and WMP 9. Got
any ideas why they are not reading dvds?
 
Real Player... yuck! The thought makes me shudder...

As you already know, you need a player to read/watch DVD's, if Real
Player cannot play them try Windows Media Player or try another one of
the many available players out there. If other players don't work I
think you should probably start a new thread for this question, it is a
completely different subject than what was being addressed in this
thread and the DVD experts (which I am not!) might not even be reading
this thread because they are thinking it has nothing to do with DVD's.

Tip: Give the subject line in your post a meaningful title, it will
attract more experts or address a target group of helpers. Many experts
and helpers here are busy with all kinds of other things. When they
read these help groups they may be monitoring 20, or even 50 groups! If
they only have an hour or so to pass and read the posts they may skip
over many posts that they deem to not be in their field of expertise, or
they may skip over many posts with vague subject matter. In the case of
the current thread a DVD expert may have looked at it the first time you
posted and decided that it was out of their area of expertise, or that
you were getting good help from other respondents, they may skip over
the posts the next time you post.

If you give your new post a meaningful subject line like: "Cannot
Read/Play DVD Movies" the experts out there will be interested in your
post and they will read and reply if they think that they can offer
helpful advice, the other ones who know little about playing DVD's and
who only have a short bit of time to peruse the groups will be able to
skip the post without your losing potential expert help.

Regards;

John
 
no way it was a clean install
he did a wright over
get rid of his
av program log files sys files hist files same folder
go get ie update 5 6 7 what he had or better
go get windows up dates 84 plus
 
All i can say is this john i am running now and its a lot smother and faster
than it was before. I have a few issues with my internal combo drive and my
external with not reading dvds but thats ok i can live without that part for
now. And yes i have gone and got updates for everything that i had before and
everything is working fine. thanks for the vote of confidence, I may not be
as good with computers but i am good with following directions from people
with the intent of helping me.
 
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