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hi, i have been trying to format a primary hard drive, firstly it had windows 2000 pro and then i ran the installation disc for windows xp pro and installed that and then now when i start up it comes up with 3 options boot with : windows 2000 pro ...


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Old 17th Sep 2007, 04:15
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Default How To Format A Primary Hard Drive

hi, i have been trying to format a primary hard drive, firstly it had windows 2000 pro and then i ran the installation disc for windows xp pro and installed that and then now when i start up it comes up with 3 options

boot with : windows 2000 pro
boot with : windows xp pro
boot with :winodws xp pro setup

i would just like to know how to format the primary (only) hard drive in the computer, this would help me greatly and save a lot of time, can anyone help me,

reply ASAP thanks
john
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Old 18th Sep 2007, 07:16
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Default How To Format A Primary Hard Drive

You boot from a Windows CD and at some point you will be asked if you wish to format.

Note - All data will be lost so remember to back-up any personal stuff first.
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