This tutorial explains in a detailed 15 easy step-by-step procedure on how to format your hard drive partition and reinstall Windows XP using the Windows XP installation CD.
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Before you start this procedure.
- Make sure to back up your data: First, make sure there is absolutely NOTHING you cannot afford to lose on the drive you're going to install Windows on (let's say the C: drive.)
- Make sure your network cable is unplugged from the wall (to avoid getting viruses from your local area network).
- You have a Windows XP installation CD with a valid Product Key.
- Hardware driver discs that shipped with the PC and any components you added on
(Optional, but VERY strongly recommended
- Time & Patience (you need to be calm and give the setup a little time)
Step 1:
Insert the Windows XP CD into your CD-ROM drive and restart your computer.
Step 2: The computer will prompt you to press any key to boot from the CD. Press a key on the keyboard to start the Windows Setup.
The computer will load the setup files automatically. This may take few minutes.
Next you will prepare your hard drive for the installation of Windows. you will see the list of hard drives and its partitions.
Step 3: Delete the partition prefix C: To do this select the partition and press the
button D.
This tutorial explains in a detailed 15 easy step-by-step procedure on how to format your hard drive partition and reinstall Windows XP ...
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