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  1. 03-11-2006, 13:30 #1
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    Default Re: Formatting

    Mithrandir,

    If you just want to get rid of everything on you HD, R'as al Ghul has already explained the way. However if you want a new, fresh Windows, then setup of Windows will lead you to formatting of your drive when you choose to install Windows -not the recovery console- in setup's first option screen. And when it propmts for which file system to use, choose "format using FAT file system". Since your PC is old a bit that you may face compatibility issues if your system fails in the future. However NTFS is a more optimal file system in case you want to try it. I'm using it peacefully.

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    Go into BIOS (I think it's the delete key as you're booting up)* change your boot start up to cd-rom. Save. Place XP disc in drive. Re-start. Then when you get the prompt 'boot from disk?' press Y.

    It will give you an option to format and create Partition. When it re-starts sit back and relax. Do not press Y again when prompted.

    Hope that helps.

    *not all computers use the same key - but mine is delete key.
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