How to format XP

[Punkychan]

Another stupid one from me...how do I formt a hard drive with Win XP Pro ? I want to try another OS (no...not fed up with it..just to test around with my second PC)

 

[NetRyder]

What OS do you want to install on it?
Most new operating systems have built-in partitioning tools that will allow you to delete your existing partition and perform a fresh installation of the new OS.

 

[Punkychan]

an XP Home..just to give it a try.

 

[sean.ferguson]

the OS will have format and partitioning tools as part of the setup 😉

if you dont want to use then, use a boot disk w/ the format command in it, and format C:/

[edit] i should read the other replies 🙄

 

[Punkychan]

Whoa..thanks

 

[sean.ferguson]

no problem, just incase you dont have a bootdisk for your machine, then check out http://www.bootdisk.com

 

[ming]

You want to try XP Home?

The only major difference you'll find is that you won't be able to configure network settings, some other admin functions, and I think you can't use NTFS format or something like that*.
*Forgotten the details.

 

[Punkychan]

Thanks for the replies, mate.Trying XP Home is just for the second PC., but maybe would try some other OS'es later...any suggestions ??

 

[Dublex]

an XP Home..just to give it a try.

hmm, I hope thats a legal copy you are using there 😛

 

[Xie]

You want to try XP Home?

The only major difference you'll find is that you won't be able to configure network settings, some other admin functions, and I think you can't use NTFS format or something like that*.
*Forgotten the details.

you can config network settings and format NTFS ... there are some things that you can't do w/ Home as apposed to Pro though ..

 

[XpGuy1]

Bootdisk.com is a great site.. it makes setting up a machine very easy. XPhome is really only a little different from PRO.. i like pro better though more features..