Format XP

v2^ · 8 Jun 2006 at 10:59

How do i do this.

I have got into the boot up screen with the xp disk in but all i get is repair or install another windows installation which it recommends not to on the same partition.

I just want to scrap my old install and install a fresh

Im so confused what i need to do.

Anyone point a nub in the right direction. Its been so long since i had to do this.

csmager · 8 Jun 2006 at 11:03

You press Esc to install to another partition, then when it asks you where you want to install it, you delete the existing partition (using 'D', iirc). Then you end up with a load of blank space.

Either that, or you select the same partition, and it'll ask you if you want to format it first.

v2^ · 8 Jun 2006 at 11:07

So if i delete the existing partition does that remove all the xp files on the disk and do i have to create a new partition ?

Sorry i must sound dumb

csmager · 8 Jun 2006 at 11:08

Either way will end up removing your files. You don't have to create a new partition manually if you want to use the whole disk, as windows will do that for you.

The on screen instructions are fairly helpful.

v2^ · 8 Jun 2006 at 11:09

Ok thanks mate, i will go and try this out.

bledd · 8 Jun 2006 at 17:13

v2^ said:
So if i delete the existing partition does that remove all the xp files on the disk and do i have to create a new partition ?

Sorry i must sound dumb

yes and all files like desktop, my documents etc, anything you've saved on the main drive