Formating an XP drive

[Cynde Block]

How do I format a harddrive using WIndows XP? Command
prompt (F8) doesn't get me there. I was in the middle of
upgrading and errors popped up, and now I am not able to
just cancel out the install.

So, could you please help me to format the hardrive and
start over?

Thanks

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Cynde;
Follow this for a Clean Installation:
Disconnect all peripherals (camera, printer, scanner, etc)
Go to BIOS and set CDROM as boot device before hard drive.
Insert Windows XP CD and reboot.
At "Press any key to boot to CDROM" quickly press a key and follow the
prompts for a Clean installation:
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
Delete all partitions in step 5 if you desire to erase all data on the
hard drive.
Partitioning and formatting will be done automatically.
All data will be destroyed, back-up important data first.

After you are finished, you will need to load the appropriate drivers.

If your computer was shipped with Windows XP, these procedures may or
may not apply.
Check your manual or contact the computer manufacturer for more
details.

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Jupiter Jones [MVP]
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"Cynde Block" > wrote in message
...
> How do I format a harddrive using WIndows XP? Command
> prompt (F8) doesn't get me there. I was in the middle of
> upgrading and errors popped up, and now I am not able to
> just cancel out the install.
>
> So, could you please help me to format the hardrive and
> start over?
>
> Thanks