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is my reinstall method incorrect

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by jaycee, 2006/09/12.

  1. 2006/09/12
    jaycee

    jaycee Inactive Thread Starter

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    Just read instructions in this forum for formatting and reinstalling WIN XP and it states delete partition.

    I have recently re-installed Windows. I used Startup disk to format partition but didn't delete partition first. Then I used Windows CD to setup/install. Have I done it incorrectly?
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    What you did is fine. The idea is to get rid of the previous install. Reformatting did this.
     
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    PeteC

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    No, not at all - there are several methods and it is not necessary to delete the partition.

    I rather fancy you saw my instructions in another thread for reinstalling XP with XP already installed. That method does not require the use of a boot disk, startup disk or whatever and can be run directly from the installation CD.

    Edit - Steve beat me to it :)
     
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    jaycee

    jaycee Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks guys that has put my mind at rest
     
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