problems.....

[otyuhg]

I am running a PC with windows XP Home Edition.

Recently, I have been having major problems with my
system, and I believe that the best way to fix these
problems would be to completely delete my hard drive
and "start over".

If this is possible, how would a do it and what would be
the best way to do so?

[Steve C. Ray]

Yes, it is possible. If you have an OEM XP, you can do a restore, it will
return the computer to the way it was when you purchased it. You will have
to reactivate; if it is an OEM the key will be on a sticker on the case.
If you have a retail version of XP, just boot from the XP CD and do a clean
install. Follow the screen prompts to partition, format and install XP.
Again you will have to reactivate, using the key that came with XP. If it
has been more than 120 days since you installed XP it will activate on line
as normal. If less you may have to do a phone activation, its easy, follow
the screen prompts. You will have to reload SP1 and other updates.
I don't know what your problems are and if you really need to do this. You
know you will loose everything on the drive. Maybe you should try a repair
install.

--
Steve C. Ray
Replace "mail" with "36db"
"otyuhg" > wrote in message
...
> I am running a PC with windows XP Home Edition.
>
> Recently, I have been having major problems with my
> system, and I believe that the best way to fix these
> problems would be to completely delete my hard drive
> and "start over".
>
> If this is possible, how would a do it and what would be
> the best way to do so?

[Peter]

If you are fairly certain it is the XP installation and not something else,
a clean install (or re-install in this case) would be your best route, you
are correct..deleting the contents of the HD, not the Hard drive as you
said, of course means you will lose everything , but, look at it this way,;
You will also lose whatever is 'botched' on there that is causing you
problems too. The XP disc will do it all for you, go carefully and you can
do it. Check the Web for step by step instruction..
The major 'glitch' for me in the past when i have had to re-install was that
i didn't delete the existing partition and make a NEW one to get the full
allocated space on the HD.. This is important, as XP will let you re-install
without deleting the 'earlier' set of files, OS, whatever..and you don't
wanna do that...
Go to The Web and search for instructions, I don't have a link at hand,
sorry... It is not as difficult as i may make it sound, just go slowly and
carefully and You will impress yourself that you did it when you're
finished... Good Luck.
"otyuhg" > wrote in message
...
> I am running a PC with windows XP Home Edition.
>
> Recently, I have been having major problems with my
> system, and I believe that the best way to fix these
> problems would be to completely delete my hard drive
> and "start over".
>
> If this is possible, how would a do it and what would be
> the best way to do so?

[Peter]

Do yourself a huge favor...........Do NOT do a 'repair install...........
"Steve C. Ray" > wrote in message
...
> Yes, it is possible. If you have an OEM XP, you can do a restore, it will
> return the computer to the way it was when you purchased it. You will have
> to reactivate; if it is an OEM the key will be on a sticker on the case.
> If you have a retail version of XP, just boot from the XP CD and do a
clean
> install. Follow the screen prompts to partition, format and install XP.
> Again you will have to reactivate, using the key that came with XP. If it
> has been more than 120 days since you installed XP it will activate on
line
> as normal. If less you may have to do a phone activation, its easy, follow
> the screen prompts. You will have to reload SP1 and other updates.
> I don't know what your problems are and if you really need to do this.
You
> know you will loose everything on the drive. Maybe you should try a repair
> install.
>
> --
> Steve C. Ray
> Replace "mail" with "36db"
> "otyuhg" > wrote in message
> ...
> > I am running a PC with windows XP Home Edition.
> >
> > Recently, I have been having major problems with my
> > system, and I believe that the best way to fix these
> > problems would be to completely delete my hard drive
> > and "start over".
> >
> > If this is possible, how would a do it and what would be
> > the best way to do so?
>
>

[Peter]

http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
these instructions are about as clear as any ....................
"otyuhg" > wrote in message
...
> I am running a PC with windows XP Home Edition.
>
> Recently, I have been having major problems with my
> system, and I believe that the best way to fix these
> problems would be to completely delete my hard drive
> and "start over".
>
> If this is possible, how would a do it and what would be
> the best way to do so?