Guest teak Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is Install, do I remove that? teak
Guest Pegasus \(MVP\) Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP "teak" <teak@linuxmail.org> wrote in message news:47cef47f-0c30-40a0-824c-a2d462cf0d32@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > > teak Here is what you do: 1. Insert your WinXP installation CD. 2. Reboot the machine. 3. Get into the BIOS setup. Check your PC's manual if unsure how to do this. 4. Set the CD drive as the primary boot device. 5. Save the settings and reboot. 6. Follow the prompts. If you really want to remove your existing installation then you have to let the installation program format your hard disk. You will, of course, lose all your data and EMail files.
Guest John John (MVP) Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP You format the partition, of course that means that all data on the drive, including your personal files, will be lost. To format the drive boot the computer with your Windows XP CD and when you get to the disk and partitions selection screen select the partition where you want to install Windows and have the XP setup program format it. John teak wrote: > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > > teak
Guest John Barnett MVP Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP You will only be able to remove XP by reformatting the hard drive. This will completely erase all data on your hard drive, allowing you to then either re-install XP or another operating system. See these links from my website: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_enable_cdrom_support_i.htm http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_format_my_hard_drive_us.htm http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm Before you start reformatting or re-installing make sure you backup any important documents/files you need to keep. Once you reformat your hard drive 'everything' will be erased. -- -- John Barnett MVP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org Web: http://www.silversurfer-guide.com The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "teak" <teak@linuxmail.org> wrote in message news:47cef47f-0c30-40a0-824c-a2d462cf0d32@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > > teak
Guest nass Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 RE: Removing XP "teak" wrote: > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > > teak Step-By-Step Windows XP: Installation http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx HTH, nass --- website: http://www.nasstec.co.uk
Guest John Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP As others have said, there's no need to remove. Insert WinXP setup CD and format your drive while reinstalling. "teak" <teak@linuxmail.org> wrote in message news:47cef47f-0c30-40a0-824c-a2d462cf0d32@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > > teak
Guest Xandros Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP It was very refreshing to see that none of the replies asked the poster why they wanted to do this they simply answered the question. -- Xandros "teak" <teak@linuxmail.org> wrote in message news:47cef47f-0c30-40a0-824c-a2d462cf0d32@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > > teak
Guest Big_Al Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP Xandros wrote: > It was very refreshing to see that none of the replies asked the poster why > they wanted to do this they simply answered the question. > Isn't that how we are taught? Your mom held up a plastic letter at age 2 and asked you 'what letter is this?', and you didn't ask 'why do you want to know' did you. :-)
Guest Plato Posted September 16, 2008 Posted September 16, 2008 Re: Removing XP John Barnett MVP wrote: > > You will only be able to remove XP by reformatting the hard drive. This will > completely erase all data on your hard drive, allowing you to then either Except for the MBR. -- http://www.bootdisk.com/
Guest Unknown Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Re: Removing XP You have no curiosity???? "Xandros" <arron.neus*remove*@gmail.com> wrote in message news:ucp31NEGJHA.5448@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > It was very refreshing to see that none of the replies asked the poster > why they wanted to do this they simply answered the question. > > -- > > Xandros > > > "teak" <teak@linuxmail.org> wrote in message > news:47cef47f-0c30-40a0-824c-a2d462cf0d32@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com... >> How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall >> the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is >> Install, do I remove that? >> >> teak > >
Guest HeyBub Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Re: Removing XP teak wrote: > How do I remove XP (Home Edition). I am going to remove and reinstall > the system. So I go to install in Ad/Remove programs? All I have is > Install, do I remove that? > Think in these terms: You can never "remove" something from a computer, you can only replace it with something else. That "something else" may be all binary zeros, but it is a replacement, not a removal. With this concept firmly in hand, you ask yourself: "With what can I replace XP? Ah, ha! I'll replace XP with a fresher version!" Once that insight is gained, you're on your way.
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