Guest wolfheads Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 How do I "format" during installation as asked?
Guest R. McCarty Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista During the installation process, a choice of existing volumes will be shown. There will be sub-options to delete existing partitions. You just select them one at a time and enter the proper action. Once all volumes are removed then you create a new volume for XP. ( Or leave some unallocated space to create additional volumes after the XP installation is complete. ) "wolfheads" <wolfheads@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:2131EE72-C96F-4013-8640-7D42686F3EEC@microsoft.com... > How do I "format" during installation as asked?
Guest Clark... Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista wolfheads wrote: > How do I "format" during installation as asked? delete partition then create new then format then install on the new partition Clark... -- yup
Guest nass Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 RE: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista "wolfheads" wrote: > How do I "format" during installation as asked? Note beside other Helpers Advice you need to check with your Machine/PC/Laptop that they have XP drivers for this installation. Some users lately had trouble in a clean install on anewer machines that didn't support XP drivers. Uou can always Put the CD In while on the desktop and check Hardware compatibilty. Can you let us know your machine maker and model! Step-By-Step Windows XP: Installation http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx HTH. nass --- http://www.nasstec.co.uk
Guest wolfheads Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 RE: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista I have a Gateway model GT5220. It came with the factory cdrom to reinstall windows xp. The vista upgrade cdrom came later via mail. I think the problem all began when I installed the vista. I did nothing but install the vista over xp. When I tried to reinstall xp, the updates stuck on 7 of 67. so I reinstalled vista. I just want my xp back. "nass" wrote: > > > "wolfheads" wrote: > > > How do I "format" during installation as asked? > > Note beside other Helpers Advice you need to check with your > Machine/PC/Laptop that they have XP drivers for this installation. > Some users lately had trouble in a clean install on anewer machines that > didn't support XP drivers. > Uou can always Put the CD In while on the desktop and check Hardware > compatibilty. > Can you let us know your machine maker and model! > > Step-By-Step Windows XP: Installation > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx > HTH. > nass > --- > http://www.nasstec.co.uk >
Guest Daave Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista "wolfheads" <wolfheads@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:0C77E59E-945B-45E7-AEE1-6571376366A4@microsoft.com... >I have a Gateway model GT5220. It came with the factory cdrom to >reinstall > windows xp. The vista upgrade cdrom came later via mail. I think the > problem > all began when I installed the vista. I did nothing but install the > vista > over xp. When I tried to reinstall xp, the updates stuck on 7 of 67. > so I > reinstalled vista. I just want my xp back. Is this "factory cdrom" an installation CD or a restore/recovery CD? What Service Pack level is your version of XP?
Guest nass Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 RE: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista You can use the Recovery Option to go back to Factory settings: http://support.gateway.com/s/SOFTWARE/Medialess/FAQ/SUPPAGE01su44.shtml Frequently Asked Questions (XP): http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/vista/7515637/7515637fql.shtml How reinstall XP: http://forums.cnet.com/5208-12546_102-0.html?forumID=133&threadID=259200&messageID=2556095&tag=forums06;posts Frequently Asked Questions http://support.gateway.com/s/software/MICROSOF/vista/7515637/7515637fql.shtml You best option is to wipe out the HDD clean and reinstall XP. "wolfheads" wrote: > I have a Gateway model GT5220. It came with the factory cdrom to reinstall > windows xp. The vista upgrade cdrom came later via mail. I think the problem > all began when I installed the vista. I did nothing but install the vista > over xp. When I tried to reinstall xp, the updates stuck on 7 of 67. so I > reinstalled vista. I just want my xp back. > > "nass" wrote: > > > > > > > "wolfheads" wrote: > > > > > How do I "format" during installation as asked? > > > > Note beside other Helpers Advice you need to check with your > > Machine/PC/Laptop that they have XP drivers for this installation. > > Some users lately had trouble in a clean install on anewer machines that > > didn't support XP drivers. > > Uou can always Put the CD In while on the desktop and check Hardware > > compatibilty. > > Can you let us know your machine maker and model! > > > > Step-By-Step Windows XP: Installation > > http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/winxp/install.mspx > > HTH. > > nass > > --- > > http://www.nasstec.co.uk > >
Guest Ken Blake, MVP Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista On Sun, 5 Oct 2008 05:26:03 -0700, wolfheads <wolfheads@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote: > How do I "format" during installation as asked? Assuming that you have an installation CD (not an OEM restoration CD). just boot from the CD (change the BIOS boot order if necessary to accomplish this) and follow the prompts for a clean installation (delete the existing partition by pressing "D" when prompted, then create a new one). You can find detailed instructions here: http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html or here http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org/how_do_i_install_windows_xp.htm or here http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm or here http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm -- Ken Blake, Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Please Reply to the Newsgroup
Guest Bruce Chambers Posted October 5, 2008 Posted October 5, 2008 Re: reinstalling windows xp over windows vista wolfheads wrote: > How do I "format" during installation as asked? Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.) HOW TO Install Windows XP http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941 http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm If you had an OEM installation (pre-installed at the factory) on the laptop, simply follow the manufacturer's recovery instructions in the manuals that came with the computer (or consult the manufacturers' web site). The OEM is contractually obligated to have provided you with some means of restoring the computer to its original, ex-factory state. -- Bruce Chambers Help us help you: http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx/kb/555375 They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do. ~Bertrand Russell The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. ~ Denis Diderot
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