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MZ3692
07-02-2006, 08:44 PM
:confused: I have a computer that is currently using windows millenium and I want to change it to using windows xp. I have the windows xp disc but I do not want a dual-os comp. How do I replace the windows millenium with windows xp. I sorry but I sort of suck at software. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, I love techpowerup!
Azn Tr14dZ
07-02-2006, 08:46 PM
You can delete that Millenium partition on the hard drive when Installing XP. It will say save XP on open partition, write over existing partition, or you can click delete, it will say "delete this partition", then press "L" to delete the partition.
MZ3692
07-02-2006, 08:51 PM
Thanks!:)
MZ3692
07-02-2006, 08:58 PM
In addition, how do you wipe out everything on a hard drive like when you are reformatting? :confused:
Azn Tr14dZ
07-02-2006, 09:01 PM
Well, when you install XP, it'll ask you what partition you want to install on. One partition will be the large one where Windows Millenium will be. You have a few options: Press C, creat a partition on empty space "dual-booting",Press C, create partition on existing partition which is basically deleting Windows Millenium and installing XP on it, or the best one, press Del. to clear the hard drive, then it'll tell you to press ENTER if you want to continue with the deletion, then Press L to delete and clear the hard drive, then install XP from there. it's not gonna go exactly what I said, but similar.
markkleb
07-02-2006, 09:02 PM
it will ask you if you want to reformat and you just say yes....
Dippyskoodlez
07-26-2006, 04:49 PM
In addition, how do you wipe out everything on a hard drive like when you are reformatting? :confused:


Deleting the partition then recreating one will effectivly erase everything, for your needs. :)

btw, Use NTFS. (it will ask)
watts289
09-05-2006, 05:50 AM
why is this posted in the linux forum.
Solaris17
09-05-2006, 08:13 PM
switched


/bump for new forum.
Alec§taar
09-05-2006, 08:17 PM
switched


/bump for new forum.

Moderating now I see?

(You & "Z" got the "promo" so far it seems...)

:)

* Congrats!

APK
Dippyskoodlez
09-05-2006, 11:08 PM
Moderating now I see?

(You & "Z" got the "promo" so far it seems...)

:)

* Congrats!

APK

Wait I thought I moved this thread :confused:

Ohwell :roll:
strick94u
09-06-2006, 01:28 AM
why is this posted in the linux forum.

becuase those of us that know linux are smarter than those that don't
(did i spell smarter right?)
Thermopylae_480
09-06-2006, 02:11 AM
Lol, you spelt it right :laugh: .