chiefward
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After following instructions from the site Hokie suggested everything was easy. All files were completely deleted and now the hard drive has a fresh start with Windows XP loaded. I did go ahead and downloaded and installed the free version of AVG 8.0 . Thanks for all the suggestions.....
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Rick Jay
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wittmeba,
"I know it is an option during the original first install, but how/when on a re-do?"
Repartitioning is not available when you "Repair" a previous Windows installation, only if you do a complete re-install of the OS. So basically it's the same as a "first install". (I know that at one time I had this committed to memory because I've been doing it for so long, but since April 23 I've been heavily involved with medical issues with our oldest child, and quite frankly, it appears that the new medical knowledge I've gained has "reformatted" some of the brain cells that used to contain computer knowledge. I'm trying to gather enough old brain cells to complete this.  )
I believe you have to first delete the existing WinXP partition. That option is available on the WinXP boot CD. (I forgot the exact prompts and key sequences, but I know it's there.) Then you can go through and assign the available HD space as needed for each partition. You can leave a chunk unassigned if you wish to install a different OS on the HD later (such as Linux).
"Also, if/when you make this choice, does the reformat on the non-OS drive(s) happen automatically when the OS installation is complete?"
No, other then the C: drive, the remaining drives will be unformatted. They should be visible when you click on "My Computer", but they are not formatted and are shown as having "0 bytes" capacity. If you "right click" on each drive, you will have the option to format each one as desired through Windows. If you leave a chunk of the original disk unassigned, then you can use that for other OS's (such as Linux) for a dual/multi-boot system.
Hope this helps. I wish I could remember more of the details. Now....ask me about hematopoietic stem cell transplant, hepatic veno-occlusive disease, acute lymphocytic leukemia and a whole bunch of other medical stuff. THOSE brain cells seem to be currently over-filled with knowledge!!! LOL
Good Luck,
~Rick
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wittmeba
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Thanks, Rick. I have reformatted several times and it doesnt touch the other partitions as you indicated. I just had concerns when talking reformatting and creating a partition and this statement:
"However, those partitions other than c: won't be formatted until after the OS installation is complete."
Just didnt know if it might take off and do me a little displeasure.
You are probably right about removing the existing Windows installation. Makes sense it would then look like a new fresh clean drive so the 'Create Partition' prompts would be there.
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2oldman
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Format c:
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Format C:\ S (the backslash S saves the boot to the C: hardrive sot the HD can be booted from the hard drive....
Are you sure? all data on non removable disc will be destroyed.. "Y" enter
C: setup d: or install d:
One Xp,,, D drive may be moved to E drive.....So... install e:...Or......
C: type... E:
E: install or setup
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