XP Re-Install

[RufusW]

Hey,

my computer's been working pretty well for a couple of weeks now... but, I'd like to reinstall windows, wipe the whole system and start afresh...

I've got an original XP disk etc. When I go to install I can't on the partitioned space that's already there, I tried 'repair' and that didn't get me anywhere either. (btw, should I have 8mb of unpartitioned space on the HDD, did I do something wrong on the first install?)

Should I uninstall windows first, if so, how?

Any tips etc would be much appreciated...

Rufus

p.s couple of quickies

- anyone know somewhere I can get a DVD decoder for WMP, tried googling it but they don't work

- my Asus P5ND2 mobo keeps power running to the mouse and keyboard even though the comp's off. I'm a real energy geek so have to turn the PSU off everytime, any ideas on how to solve this?

 

[psd99]

delete the partition?


im sure with ur xp disk u wil be able to install over ur exsisting installation

i think u should have 8mb of unpartitioned space but check with others.

dvd decoder for windows media player?
i was under the impression that they get downloaded when they need to be!

 

[muckshifter]

You can't 'uninstall' Windows, just do another 'clean' install.

Boot to CDRom drive with your XP CD in the drive ... delete any/all existing partitions. Follow these instructions ...

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp