i had to install my windows xp cd again.but it never took the other windows off so now there are 2 windows install.how do i get rid of the other one.?
2006-10-06 02:05:54 · 11 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I would get rid of both of them and start from scratch, sometimes if there is only a partialy deleted program then it can get screwed up with the completed one.
2006-10-06 02:07:48 · answer #1 · answered by fancy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best option is get rid of both and install a fresh copy. But first backup your data.
The way to install a fresh copy of OS is put the CD in and boot up the system and then it will give you an option to boot from the CD, select that then you can see step by step guidance of installing the OS.
Thanks.
2006-10-06 09:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by itguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reinstall in a new folder. Rename the other two folders Window old and window old 2. After installation is done delete the renamed folders.
2006-10-06 09:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Marcel L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, you can't just 'remove' one of the two installations. I would have thought that Windows would be smart enough to overwrite itself. hmmm
I think that what you would have to do is to back up all of your 'stuff' and then format your drive (there's a process to do this when you're starting the Windows installation).
Sounds ugly, but it's really not too bad
2006-10-06 09:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the command line
Edit c:\boot.ini using NotePad
Remove the line that is for the old version of Windows
Open My Computer and open drive C:
Delete the old Windows directory.
Have fun but be safe!
2006-10-06 09:12:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
on what you must have is a windows folder and a windows 2 folder what you need to work out is what windows folder your using then you can just delete the other one
2006-10-06 09:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Um did you do an upgrade or did you install it as new!! I dont know when I did mine It wrote over my last copy so I am not too sure what to tell you....
2006-10-06 09:10:23 · answer #7 · answered by Adam D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you start pc
click on start->run
type boot.ini
in boot.ini file there are two windows xp path delete one which u don't want
2006-10-06 09:09:52 · answer #8 · answered by vjyxyz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start again - this time format the drive before the installation begins....... (backup data first of course)
2006-10-06 09:07:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ruthie Baby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
simple get a mac. Sorry i have trouble with my dell comp and i hate it with a passion.
2006-10-06 09:08:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋