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How to delete everything on your computer and start a fresh set up?
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∙ 12y ago
If you have windows xp or later uninstall nad use windows 98 floppy to reinstall with the windows CD you want to use to reinstall windows.
AnswerReformat. Answer--If you want to install fresh set-up. This will give you an idea on how to do this when and if the time arises for you to either reinstall the operating system, install for the first time or upgrade your present operating system. This install guide is fully graphical and will take you through each step of the installation.What you will require to do this walkthrough is
- A Windows XP Professional (Pro) CD
- A Computer with CD-ROM access
To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive.
This will give you an idea on how to do this when and if the time arises for you to either reinstall the operating system, install for the first time or upgrade your present operating system. This install guide is fully graphical and will take you through each step of the installation.
What you will require to do this walkthrough is
- A Windows XP CD
- A Computer with CD-ROM access
-To start this Windows install. First check that the first boot device in your system BIOS is set to the CD-ROM Drive.
-Setup will now inspect your computer hardware and configuration.
-Setup now prepares your computer for install.
-From this menu press "ENTER" to begin the install.
-Windows XP License agreement, read, and if you agree press "F8" to continue, press "ESC" if you disagree. If you disagree setup will finish.
-the next step is to delete the partition, press "D" to delete the selected partition.
Now press "ENTER" if you are sure you want the partition deleted..
Now is your final chance, press "L" to confirm deletion.
Now you have to select where to install XP. Press "ENTER" to confirm the partition you want to install into.
Now you need to format the hard drive, NTFS is recommended, but you can also use FAT32. Make your decision using the arrow keys and press enter.
The hard drive will now format.
and then setup will begin to copy files.
Setup now initializes the Windows XP configuration.
-It is now time to restart Windows XP, press "ENTER" to speed up process, otherwise Windows will do it itself in 15 seconds.
-Boot will recognize that the XP CD is in the drive, DO NOT press any keys, let setup bypass the CD boot.
-Windows is now booting.
-The install process continues.
-Now your regional and language options. Your mouse should now be active, so click on "CUSTOMIZE".
-Now select your Standards and Formats, plus your location, then click "OK".
-Now click on "DETAILS".
-Next select your default language, click "OK" when done.
-Now that you have made all necessary changes click on "NEXT".
-Now it is time to personalize Windows. File in your name and if you wish you can also file in the Organization section. Click "NEXT" when ready.
-Now it is time for your product key. The product key will be on the packaging that XP was supplied with. It is 25 digits long. Some OEM computers will have a sticker on the side or back with your product key. Input the key and press "NEXT".
-Now select your computer name and your admin password. Confirm the Admin password and press "NEXT".
-Date and Time settings are next, change as need be, then press "NEXT".
-Windows will then continue installing.
-If a network card has been detected then you will get the following menu. Select "TYPICAL SETTINGS" and press next. This configured later in Windows.
-More network configuration, change workgroup name if need be and click "NEXT".
-Windows will continue installing.
-Windows install will now finalize.
-It is now time to restart Windows XP again, press "ENTER" to speed up process, otherwise Windows will do it itself in 15 seconds.
-Boot will recognize that the XP CD is in the drive, DO NOT press any keys, let setup bypass the CD boot.
-Windows will continue loading.
-Windows will now adjust your resolution, click "OK" to continue.
-If you are happy with the changes, click "OK" otherwise press "Cancel" to return to the old settings
-Windows will now apply changes. Be patient.
-Windows "WELCOME" screen.
-and finally the Windows XP Desktop. Windows is now installed.
-If you are lucky you will have no drivers to install, but chances are the next step will be to install them. Check out device manager for unknown devices, likely items are Network Cards, Sound Cards, Printers, Scanners, Graphics Cards, Digital Cameras, plus any other item you have.
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