How can I clean install XP Pro?

[Thinking Machine]

I am having a problem installing a clean install of xp.
Here is the message I get:

Setup is unable to perform the requested operation on the
selected partition. This partition contains temporary
setup files that are required to complete the
installation.

What do I do? Please help. thanks.

[Jupiter Jones [MVP]]

Sounds like you are starting the operation from within Windows.
Instead try it this way:
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.

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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"Thinking Machine" > wrote in message
...
> I am having a problem installing a clean install of xp.
> Here is the message I get:
>
> Setup is unable to perform the requested operation on the
> selected partition. This partition contains temporary
> setup files that are required to complete the
> installation.
>
> What do I do? Please help. thanks.