Assuming everything of value to you on the drive is already backed up, stick the XP CD in the CD-ROM drive, reboot the computer, and as you follow the instructions on the screen there will come a point where you are given the option to format the drive before installing the OS. Simply do so, and it will then carry on with installing the OS when it's done, thus saving you some time.
my sons xp comp desperately needs reformatting!
he doesnt have a factory rebuild disc only xp and driver cds.
we have gone to my comp c drive format only it comes with message (formatt failed).can anyone please tell us how to wipe everything and reinstall?
many thanks

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