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how I format and reinstall my Win XP

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aathif Original post #1
Mar 8, 2005 at 4:47 PM


I have Win XP Prof. Its not working correctly. Some programs are not working, so I want to format and reinstall my system. But Idont know how to do this.

Anybody help me Please :(
Choto Cheeta
Mar 8, 2005 at 4:57 PM
humm.... installing winXP.... well just go to ur BIOS by presing "del" (or what ever key to go to BIOS).... then make sure ur first boot device is CD ROM.... save the config... insert the XP installation CD.... restart...... when aksed press a key to boot from CD ROM... & then just follow the on screen intruction...... the instalation will guide u through.... & anotherthing dont forget to backup ur data
swatkat
swatkat #3
Mar 8, 2005 at 5:01 PM
check out this....
*www.thinkdigit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15451
A
Mar 9, 2005 at 1:49 AM
to format use the file sytem format while setup.
R
Mar 9, 2005 at 12:43 PM
Boot with the Windows XP CD and start the setup.

Format the XP partition with NTFS for better performance

Install Windows XP on that Partition.

ENJOY !!!!!!!!!

Mail me or PM me if you face any problems