I want to install a new clean OS of Windows XP on my computer.
How I usually do it is to boot from the OS CD then format the Hard drive then install a new Windows.
To do this i usually would change the priority boot sequence and put the CD-ROm Drive first… but this time it doesn't work?
I have the motherboard
INTEL D865GLC
It happens like this on all of my computers running this motherboard.
The computer will boot off the CD ONLY if there is no operating system currently on the Hard Drive.
But there is and and want to REdo it.
Is there a way to fix this, or is there another way to format the hard drive and then install a new OS?
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There are two methods available for installing Windows XP, both requiring the first step of booting your machine. You’re in luck if the box is capable of booting from the CD-ROM drive since the Windows XP CD’s are bootable. No, XP isn’t available on floppies, and even if it was you’d need a two week vacation to do the installation. If the computer doesn’t support booting from the CD, you’ll need a set of Setup Startup Disks, but here is a final caution before you go this route. Most computers that will be happy running XP have the capability to boot from the CD. It’s probably a red flag if you need the startup disks, so take one more look at the minimum and recommended requirements for running Windows XP. If it’s still a go, download the file that will create the disk sets for either the Home Edition or the Professional Edition. Make the disk set, boot the computer and insert the XP CD to begin the installation.
For boxes that support booting from the CD, the following steps will get you through the clean install of Windows XP.
* Fire up the computer and insert the XP CD.
* Watch the monitor for the message that the CD has been auto-detected, followed by the “Press any key to boot CD” message. Don’t fall for the old joke about looking for the “Any” key and just hit the spacebar or any other key that’s convenient within the five second time span the message will be displayed.
* Files will start to load from the CD to begin the installation. Eventually you’ll be asked if you want to install Windows XP. No need to type an essay here on why you’ve made the decision to do the installation. Just hit Enter.
* Next is the End User License Agreement or EULA which must be accepted to continue installation. Press F8 to accept, F3 to bail out now. You can read the EULA if you want, but it adds two days to the installation time.
* The next screen displays the available partitions where XP can be installed. Select the one you want and tap that Enter key again to move on to the screen where you select a file system.
* It’s time for that important decision. FAT32 versus NTFS. The preferred choice is NTFS. It allows security features and stability that aren’t possible with FAT32. Apply the knowledge you gained during the preparation phase at this point. Make your choice of formatting options and press the F key to start the process. Once the format process completes the installation will continue.
* If you are installing from a full version Windows XP CD the installation continues without intervention. If you’re using an upgrade version CD this is where Microsoft confirms your eligibility by requesting the media that allows you to use the upgrade version. Insert your media in the drive, let the verification complete and reinsert the XP CD when prompted.
* Setup continues and eventually the computer will reboot. Watch the onscreen prompts but do not press a key when the “Press any key to boot CD” message appears.
* Installation will continue, prompting you from time to time to supply some additional setup information. Feed the prompts with appropriate responses and eventually another reboot will occur, this time bringing you back into Windows XP, depositing you at the Windows Activation screen.
* You can either activate your copy of XP now or delay the activation for up to 30 days and suffer the periodic activation reminders. I suggest you activate now and register at the same time. It’s really painless. In any case, activation is required at some point or after 30 days you’ll be denied access to the desktop. Registration is entirely optional.
* The last step is to enter a username and watch the XP desktop appear, ready for use.
Congratulations. You’ve just completed a clean install of Windows XP. Look around, explore, play with the settings and start installing applications and transferring your data backup. You’re not in Kansas anymore. This is Windows XP.
Here More Details With Picture….
http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/windowsxp_sg_clean.asp
best of luck 😉
Your boot sequence is wrong. change it in the bios and put the hdd last, try using + and – to modify the sequence if you are having trouble.
When you changed boot sequence and put the CD-ROM drive first then you save your setting before quit from the boot manager of your mother board !!!!!. Other method is boot from floppy drive from a bootable floppy.
yes there is, you have to have a win 98 start up disk, even though you are installing XP. put this floppy into you drive and start your computer. this will boot into DOS. At the A:\ prompt type FDISK this will bring up menu boxes you will need to delete the portions that are there and then format the HD. then return to FDISK and reset a portion once this has been done then you will be able to put on a fresh copy of windows XP. Good an't I.
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