How do I format my hard drive with XP

[PRESIDENTEJEREMY]

I have XP as the os on my hd and I have let it go to hell. I want to format but it's not the same as 98 obviously. can anyone give me a hint?

 

[PRESIDENTEJEREMY]

BTW, it is an NTFS format. Also, I read somewhere that you could use a Windows 98 startup disk to access f-disk and it's all gravy from there. Has anyone tried this?

 

[NogginBoink]

If you want to format-and-reinstall, just boot to the XP install CD. You'll be given a chance to partition and format during text mode setup.

If you want to format a data drive, right click My Computer, choose Manage, and go to disk management.

 

[badet77]

Originally posted by: PRESIDENTEJEREMY
BTW, it is an NTFS format. Also, I read somewhere that you could use a Windows 98 startup disk to access f-disk and it's all gravy from there. Has anyone tried this?

I have, just delete the non-dos partition. If you want to install 98 just create a regular partition.

 

[PRESIDENTEJEREMY]

I dont want to just reinstall windows xp. That is what the cd rom allows you to do. I want to completely erase all data off of my hard drive and then install xp from scratch. I also dont want to install windows 98. But I have read that you could use a 98 boot disk to completely erase all data off of the hard drive.

 

[lowtech1]

Boot off your XP CD & follow the instruction on screen to Del, Create, and format partition.

 

[badet77]

You can erase the partitions using a win98 bootdisk. But the WinXP cd will allow you to do that too. You can delete the partition and format the hard drive.