2007-01-14 06:59:45 · 11 answers · asked by derek s 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Put your installation disc in the cd/dvd-rom drive. Turn on PC, go into the Bios by pressing a key ( check your pc/motherboard manual because it's different from pc to pc, usually is the Delete or F's keys). Change the PC boot order so that it will boot from cd/dvd drive first. Window will walk you through the installation process. The site list below has an excellent guide http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
2007-01-14 07:07:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ted B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you first need a Windows XP installation CD or DVD. Additionally, your computer BIOS needs to be able to boot from a CD/DVD. If the BIOS is not already configured this way, it is a very simple configuration. Reboot the PC and watch for the statement: "F3 to enter configuration menu" or words to this effect. The key to hit will be different depending on your computer's manufacturer.
Boot to the Windows XP CD/DVD. Follow the menus, which will allow you to format your hard disk and install Windows XP.
2007-01-14 07:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Wally Buca 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
OK , you need the windows xp cd , boot the pc and go into the setup or bios and set it to boot from the cd once you do just wait to load and follow the instructions there it should give you the option of format the drive or patition the drive
2007-01-14 07:09:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perform a clean install of Windows XP
A clean installation refers to removing all data from your hard disk by repartitioning and reformatting your hard disk and reinstalling the operating system and programs to an empty (clean) hard disk. You should back up all important information before you perform a clean installation of Windows XP.
For additional information about important things to consider before you partition and format you hard disk and how to partition and format your hard disk by using the Windows XP Setup program, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
313348 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/313348/) How to partition and format a hard disk in Windows XP
After you have backed up all your important information, follow these steps to install Windows XP:1. Start your computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM. To do this, insert the Windows XP CD-ROM into your CD drive or DVD drive, and then restart your computer.
2. When you see the "Press any key to boot from CD" message, press any key to start the computer from the Windows XP CD-ROM.
3. At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.
4. Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.
2007-01-14 07:24:26 · answer #4 · answered by apatrick98 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Insert your bootable Windows XP CD in CD drive and restart your computer, "Press F2 or Del" key as soon as it restarts. This will take you to BIOS page, select BOOT tab, bottom you will see the list of drives from where it boots. Normally it boots from floppy drive first, so you disable it, select boot from your CD drive. After this change press F10 to save the changes and exit from it. Now your PC will boot with your CD drive and it will automatically take you to the format section where you can select normal format or quick format. It will install XP by itself without your interference. So good luck.
2007-01-14 07:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by LitrateKB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Restart with the Windows CD in the drive, then follow on screen instructions. Make sure you delete all partitions and then create a new one which will format your hard drive. Good luck.
2007-01-14 07:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by Siervocal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a bootable windows install CD it's quite simple. Make sure your BIOS is set to boot of the CD-ROM then insert the CD and reboot. On reboot, it should give you the option to boot off the CD. Then you should follow the instructions.
If you don't have a CD-driver, or a bootable install CD, it get's harder, you might want to ask your question more specifically.
2007-01-14 07:05:18 · answer #7 · answered by KCAnswers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Start your computer.
Insert the Windows XP disk.
Restart the computer.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
2007-01-14 07:04:38 · answer #8 · answered by Pauly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u have to put your windows xp cd in your the drive and then i think its like i dont remember like F8 on the keyboard and it gives u the option to reboot from it and then it takes u to the option of reformating your hard drive after that u should have another cd with the other stuff for your computer
2007-01-14 07:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by Sean S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
put the o.s. cd in the drive and as soon as the computer turns on hit F8 a bunch of times, and it will let you boot from cd. then do a clean format, and reinstall xp.
2007-01-18 04:38:21 · answer #10 · answered by hollywoodsenator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋