how do i format drive c with windows XP!

I have windows XP pro on my computer and i want to
reinstall it due to certain errors. When i do the full
installation from the XP disc it just goes over the last
installation and keeps all the old program/system files.
I was told to boot up with XP, delete partiton at the
start of install and then to create partition. It will
not allow me to do this as there are temp files stored
there during installation.

If someone can help me it would be much appreciated!

The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
Windows XP to partition and format your drive:

1. Open your BIOS and set your CD Drive as the first bootable device.
2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your =
computer.
3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the =
existing
partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.

5. Windows XP Clean Install:=20
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase...p_sg_clean.asp

6. Accessing Motherboard BIOS
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm


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| I have windows XP pro on my computer and i want to=20
| reinstall it due to certain errors. When i do the full=20
| installation from the XP disc it just goes over the last=20
| installation and keeps all the old program/system files.=20
| I was told to boot up with XP, delete partiton at the=20
| start of install and then to create partition. It will=20
| not allow me to do this as there are temp files stored=20
| there during installation.
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| If someone can help me it would be much appreciated!=20