I'm needing to do a full install of windows xp home edition on my pc which currently has an unauthorized copy of xp pro. Do I need to totally remove the xp pro before I attempt to install the new xp home, or is there any way this is going to work at all? In other words..... What's my best plan of action?
2007-02-06 12:38:33 · 3 answers · asked by remlap47 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
I recommend formatting the hard drive and starting from scratch. Just backup anything you need to save to DVDs or an external hard drive before formatting it. Boot your computer from the CD and follow the instructions, format the C: Drive with NTFS when it asks, quick format is fine. Just make sure you run your firewall and get the install updated ASAP.
2007-02-06 12:50:48 · answer #1 · answered by Tido 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uninstall all programs from pc. Then install clean copy of xp. During installation, you will format partition with old version of xp.
2007-02-06 20:45:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you will, You cannot "Backward" install a OS over another, you will need to reformat, reinstall the OS that you want. Good Luck
2007-02-06 20:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Devil Dog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋