How to format windows XP from CD - Computers & Internet

Here is The Step By Step Guide to Format or install win xp from a bootable CD

(Warning: Do it at your own risk, Back up all you data before formating the drive.)


Step1-Insert the windows XP cd in your cdrom and than go to the BIOS by hitting "DEL" or "F12? when your system in powering on. Go to Boot order and make sure cdrom is on the first place.
Save settings and restart your computer.
Once you have successfully booted from the CD, you will see the Windows XP "Welcome to Setup" screen. Press ENTER to begin the setup process.

Step 2- License Agreement
When it shows about License Agreement just press F8(function key) to accept the agreement.


Step 3: Previous Versions of Windows XP In this step setup will search for existing Windows installations. after search complete will see two option "R for repair or Esc to install fresh copy"
Note:screen will appear only if a Windows installation is already exists on your pc. If you're installing on a brand-new hard drive,you have to skip this option and see stepHow to format windows XP - krbshg_1.gifg src="/uploads/images/krbshg_1.gif" alt="krbshg_1.gif" class="h_mi" /> Step 4:To Continue installing fresh copy
Press ESC. You will be given a list of partitionsHow to format windows XP - krbshg_2.gifn your hard drive.

Step 5: Partitions If there are multiple partitions on your hard drive, or you have multiple hard drives in the computer, use the UP or DOWN arrow keys to choose your install partition. Please note that your system partition needs to be a primary partition (usually the first partition that shows up in the list), not a logical partition.
The partition should be at least 10 GB in size. Make sure that all the data you need from this partition is copied elsewhere, because it will be deleted.
Once you have selected the right partition selected, press ENTER. You will see the next "you already have a system installed" screen only if you already have Windows installed on this partition. If you arHow to format windows XP - krbshg_3.gifng on a brand-new hard drive, skip to Step 7.

Step 6: Continue Installing On How to format windows XP - krbshg_5.gif Drive Press C to continue. You will be given a list of install options
Step 7: Format The Selected Partition Select the option to "Format the partition using the NTFS file system How to format windows XP - krbshg_6.gif press ENTER.You will receive a warning about formatting the drive unless the drive is brand-new.
Step 8: Continue With The Format Press F to continue formatting selected partition. If you still haven't baHow to format windows XP - krbshg_7.gifs is the last change to backup your important data, after this step you will not to able to go back and restore your data.
Step 9: CopyinHow to format windows XP - krbshg_8.gifer the format setup will automatically copy files and restart your computer. Go to BIOS and remove cdrom from first boot device. Start your computer.

Load cd windows xp intaller to rom then restart pc , press delete to set-up bios booting system