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How do i wipe old o/s and install xp

  • 15-01-2006 4:34pm
    #1
    texanman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 449 ✭✭


    Hi
    Im looking for information on wiping old o/s like 98 and installing xp.
    Is there good web sites or books anyone can recommend,
    Thanks
    Texan


Comments

  • #2
    aidan_walsh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,208 ✭✭✭✭aidan_walsh


    When installing Windows XP, when you boot from the disk it gives you the option to format your disk drive. This means wiping all the information currently on it off, and starting from a clean slate.


  • #3
    RobertFoster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,281 ✭✭✭RobertFoster


    I recommend DBAN for a complete reformat.


  • #4
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    OP: What spec. if the computer?!


  • #5
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,567 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    If the machine came with 98 then there is no point in installing XP.

    This is because you need a windows license per PC. And since OEM licenses are non transferrable you'd need a retail license which is worth more than the PC.

    Again if the BIOS doesn't support booting off CD then the PC is probably too old / not worth installing XP.

    XP has to be activated before you can download patches.
    So far this year Microsoft have released patches to fix flaws that allows anyone to take complete control of your machine if you visit their web site and it contains a) graphics or b) text


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