Install xp over an old xp

[rhx852]

I'm upgrading to a new mb. If I reuse my hd, should i reformat the c: parition? Will the install give me the option to install 'over', or format? Will the new board even recognize the old partitions?

 

[Blazer]

load your xpcd and do a full format.

 

[Gibson486]

boot it up w/ your xp cd and it will boot from the cd. There will be options to format your drive, to partition your drive, and to install windows.

 

[meltdown75]

your new board will recognize your partitions. win xp pro gives you the option of deleting / formatting / creating partitions. have fun!

 

[meltdown75]

nice 1 Gibson :beer:

 

[Jeffyboy]

A repair install is possible if you wanna keep all the contents and it doesn't work with the new mobo.
Sometimes you have to do a repair install especially like going from a via to nvidia chipset. Sucks sometimes. Anyways, good luck

Jeff