i want to empty c drive and reinstall xp?

Question

i am unable to open any folder, mycomputer, mydocuments .But MSOFFICE applications are accessible.Also i am using a corrupted windows xp .I want to empty the c drive and then want to reinstall the xp again.
I want to know that how to empty the c drive and is there some"bootable CD" required to install new xp on c drive in this situation?
Please tell me how to empty the c drive completely?
Also ho to install a new xp on c drive?
Is is possible that i keep all my important data on d drive and then format(empty) the c drive and then use a bootable cd to install a new xp OS.
please suggest.

Answer 1

It sounds like you have two hard drives and you have most of your data on the 2nd drive. That's good if this is the case. That way, re-installing Windows will not wipe out your data.

The bootable CD you mentioned will be the XP CD you should have in your hand. Drop that in the CD drive, make sure your BIOS is set to boot from the CD, and boot your computer. You'll probably be prompted to press a key to boot from the CD; press any key so that the Windows installation will start.

Part of the installation process is to pick if you want to reformat your hard drive. This will pretty much wipe your hard drive clean for the re-installation. Pick this option during the installation and proceed.

Good luck!

Answer 2

1. You cannot use a corrupted or borrowed CD. You must have a new, valid CD with the product key. You cannot use anyone else's CD because when the program is first activated, Microsoft takes the product key, mixes it with information about the computer, and comes up with what MS calls the "installation ID." This installation ID will not match any other computer.

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Before you format the drive, which will erase everything, see if you can copy any files you want to some sort of external storage - an external HD or flashdrive. Then, Open My Computer, right-click on C:, and select Format.

In a very short time you will have an empty hard drive and will have to install an OS, then everything else you ever had.

Answer 3

You need a Windows XP operating system to do this, this is your "bootable cd". You can buy one from pcclub.com, for $110.

But from there, you are given a few options, one of them is to reformat your hard drive, (which will wipe out everything). And yes, you can transfer what you like to your D drive, or burn it to a cd temporarily. Just be careful none of what your keeping is infected with a virus or anything.

To install XP on a hard drive, its a step by step thing, it gives you directions on there of exactly what to do. If you need any help, lemme know.

Answer 4

At first be sure u have a bootable XP disk. Boot ur PC using the disk ( when ur screen appear " press any key to boot from cd") of course u have to configure ur first boot from cd from ur motherboard BIOS to do it. after bootng, files would be loaded. Then u asks some option on the bottom of ur screen.....follow them. some times u will ask to repair, dont do it. then when u see ur hard drive partitions on screen, select C drive, press D from keyboard, then ENTER and then press L. Ur C drve is deleted. U wll see an unpartitioned drive. selecting the drive, press ENTER. Then it will format FAT or NTFS, u must select on of them, I will prefer to select NTFS, it is more secure. Then press ENTER and wait...it will be formating, then copying and then installing the OS. Dont be afraid, its so easy.