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How can you erase everything on your computer and reload Windows XP?
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∙ 8y ago
I use my Compaq computer 'start up' discs to erase the hard drive, this is called 'formating'. Then I reinstall Windows XP and whatever I want on my computer. Don :)
I agree with Don. Reformatting wipes the drive clean, and you get to start over.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 12y agoAs long as you have the windows xp disk to reinstall the operating system then go to: start: run: cmd: then type "format c:" then press enter (without quotes and if you have two hard drives then you also have to do "format d:" make sure you do the secondary hard drive first.) Then when it asks you if you are sure type y for yes or n for no. Saying yes will wipe your hard drive therefor wipeing your PC clean. After you are done put in your installation disk and restart your computer. (for a 20gb hard drive it takes about 20-30 min to format.
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∙ 14y agoyou need a home edition CD to reinstall the windows xp home on a laptop computer. With the CD and original code.
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∙ 13y agoSimply put the program disk in the drive and when prompted, tell it to install. It will automatically format and install over the old OS.
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