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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi,

I want to reformat my Dell Precision 450 (running XP Professional) ... but
cant seem to find a way to get that option like i did with older OS's -
anybody point me in the right direction ?

Thanks,

Garry
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Gaz_57 wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I want to reformat my Dell Precision 450 (running XP Professional)
> ... but cant seem to find a way to get that option like i did with
> older OS's - anybody point me in the right direction ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Garry


Simply boot from the WinXP installation CD. You'll be offered the
opportunity to delete, create, and format partitions as part of the
installation process. (You may need to re-arrange the order of boot
devices in the PC's BIOS to boot from the CD.)

HOW TO Install Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;316941

http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm

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Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Check here for How To Format http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/repair_xp.htm

If you mean you want to do a Clean Install then check here
http://www.webtree.ca/windowsxp/clean_install.htm

--

Harry Ohrn MS-MVP [Shell/User]
www.webtree.ca/windowsxp


"Gaz_57" <GarryKennedy@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:OW17T4hoEHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
| Hi,
|
| I want to reformat my Dell Precision 450 (running XP Professional) ... but
| cant seem to find a way to get that option like i did with older OS's -
| anybody point me in the right direction ?
|
| Thanks,
|
| Garry
|
|
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi,

Check the users manual that came with your Dell recovery set. A retail disk
requires that you remove the existing system partition and create a new one
to get a clean install. The method used by Dell may vary significantly from
that, and your user manual is the best source of information.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Gaz_57" <GarryKennedy@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:OW17T4hoEHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I want to reformat my Dell Precision 450 (running XP Professional) ... but
> cant seem to find a way to get that option like i did with older OS's -
> anybody point me in the right direction ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Garry
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Check the users manual that came with your Dell recovery set. A
> retail disk requires that you remove the existing system partition
> and create a new one to get a clean install. The method used by Dell
> may vary significantly from that, and your user manual is the best
> source of information.


Usually a good warning, Rick, but Dell, fyi, provides a true
installation CD.

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having
both at once. - RAH
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Hi Garry

Please try the following article by Michael Stevens:

"Clean Install Windows XP"
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html

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Will Denny
MVP - Windows Shell/User
Please reply to the News Groups


"Gaz_57" <GarryKennedy@pobox.com> wrote in message
news:OW17T4hoEHA.3896@TK2MSFTNGP15.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I want to reformat my Dell Precision 450 (running XP Professional) ... but
> cant seem to find a way to get that option like i did with older OS's -
> anybody point me in the right direction ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Garry
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Ok, wasn't aware of that. I had seen some complaints of Dell systems sold
w/o CD's recently, so assumed they had gone another route.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org

"Bruce Chambers" <bruce_a_chambers@h0tmail.com> wrote in message
news:upk5wtjoEHA.1460@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Check the users manual that came with your Dell recovery set. A
>> retail disk requires that you remove the existing system partition
>> and create a new one to get a clean install. The method used by Dell
>> may vary significantly from that, and your user manual is the best
>> source of information.
>
>
> Usually a good warning, Rick, but Dell, fyi, provides a true
> installation CD.
>
> --
>
> Bruce Chambers
>
> Help us help you:
> http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
>
> You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having
> both at once. - RAH
>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Bruce Chambers wrote:
> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>> Hi,
>>
>> Check the users manual that came with your Dell recovery set. A
>> retail disk requires that you remove the existing system partition
>> and create a new one to get a clean install. The method used by Dell
>> may vary significantly from that, and your user manual is the best
>> source of information.
>
>
> Usually a good warning, Rick, but Dell, fyi, provides a true
> installation CD.


They might in the US, Bruce, but here in the UK it's a recovery disc and a
hidden partition.
--
My great-grandfather was born and raised in Elgin - did he eventually
lose his marbles?
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

That's because they know where the buying power is, so they can hold back on the smaller countries.

"Miss Perspicacia Tick" <misstick@lancre.dw> wrote in message news:yw25d.38758$Dc7.17848@fe48.usenetserver.com...
> Bruce Chambers wrote:
>> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> Check the users manual that came with your Dell recovery set. A
>>> retail disk requires that you remove the existing system partition
>>> and create a new one to get a clean install. The method used by Dell
>>> may vary significantly from that, and your user manual is the best
>>> source of information.
>>
>>
>> Usually a good warning, Rick, but Dell, fyi, provides a true
>> installation CD.
>
>
> They might in the US, Bruce, but here in the UK it's a recovery disc and a
> hidden partition.
> --
> My great-grandfather was born and raised in Elgin - did he eventually
> lose his marbles?
>
>
>
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
> Ok, wasn't aware of that. I had seen some complaints of Dell systems
> sold w/o CD's recently, so assumed they had gone another route.
>

I've not seen any new Dells without a real installation CD, yet,
but I suppose that could change. I was pleasantly surprised a few
weeks ago to come across an HP laptop that actually had a real
installation CD, rather than the usual despicable recovery partition.

Part of the confusion might stem from the fact that the Dell OEM
installation CDs are labeled as "Operating System Recovery" disks,
even though they contain the true installation files.

--

Bruce Chambers

Help us help you:
http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html

You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on
having
both at once. - RAH
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Gaz_57 wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I want to reformat my Dell Precision 450 (running XP Professional)
> ... but cant seem to find a way to get that option like i did with
> older OS's - anybody point me in the right direction ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Garry

Click on the link below, or copy and paste the link into the address box
if using the web based newsgroup.
Format XP
http://michaelstevenstech.com/format_XP.htm
--
Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP
xpnews@bogusmichaelstevenstech.com
http://michaelstevenstech.com
For a better newsgroup experience. Setup a newsreader.
http://michaelstevenstech.com/outlookexpressnewreader.htm
 
Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics (More info?)

Bruce Chambers wrote:
> Rick "Nutcase" Rogers wrote:
>> Ok, wasn't aware of that. I had seen some complaints of Dell systems
>> sold w/o CD's recently, so assumed they had gone another route.
>>
>
> I've not seen any new Dells without a real installation CD, yet,

I have - everywhere Dells are sold over here.
--
My great-grandfather was born and raised in Elgin - did he eventually
lose his marbles?
 
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