jamestime88
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i know im going to get flamed alot for this one, but ive been trying for the last 4 hours and cant seem to do it.
i have 1 80gig hard drive in my computer and its not partitioned (well, its 1 partition.....).
i am trying to reformat my hard drive so i can do a fresh install of windows xp. i have tried to reformat using the windows xp pro cd several times and each time all it does is erase the current windows files and writes over them (it doesnt erase any program files).
i have tried making boot disks, those didnt work. i have tried reformatting from command prompt, that didnt work. tried with the cd, that didnt work. it seems like NOTHING will work.
am i just a moron and am missing something obvious or is this actually a serious issue. i have reformatted many computers with many operating systems, but this is my first time reformatting a windows xp system.
so if you know how to reformat a hard drive please tell me. but please try not to give me general instructions such as "put the windows xp cd in and follow directions" or "create a bootdisk". i am looking for someone to give me a step by step guide of how to do it.
please try and keep your flames to yourself. i am a noob, im trying my hardest to learn.
thanks for the help.
i have 1 80gig hard drive in my computer and its not partitioned (well, its 1 partition.....).
i am trying to reformat my hard drive so i can do a fresh install of windows xp. i have tried to reformat using the windows xp pro cd several times and each time all it does is erase the current windows files and writes over them (it doesnt erase any program files).
i have tried making boot disks, those didnt work. i have tried reformatting from command prompt, that didnt work. tried with the cd, that didnt work. it seems like NOTHING will work.
am i just a moron and am missing something obvious or is this actually a serious issue. i have reformatted many computers with many operating systems, but this is my first time reformatting a windows xp system.
so if you know how to reformat a hard drive please tell me. but please try not to give me general instructions such as "put the windows xp cd in and follow directions" or "create a bootdisk". i am looking for someone to give me a step by step guide of how to do it.
please try and keep your flames to yourself. i am a noob, im trying my hardest to learn.
thanks for the help.