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I have a pc that needs to be completely wiped cleaned and re-install with new upgraded Win 2000. What is the best method to accomplish without taking the hard drive to a professional? Is there a method to wipe the disk clean and re-install the new upgrade?

 

Hi elaine
I ran across this page. Give it a read and see if it makes sense to you. If not, come back and post, and we'll try to sort you out so it's more clear.

 

Thanks for directing me to the page, but I'd like to really clean the drive and start all over. My problem is knowing how to do this and still be able to install 2000.

 

Elaine? It does tell you how to do that........using the Cd to boot from and choosing clean install.

 

while not exactly the same. This thread may be of use.

http://www.windowsbbs.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24870

 

OK Gang,

Thanks much for all the suggestions and I'm sure they will work, but now things have changed. This PC will only be used for the net so I need to remove Win 95 and install Win 98 in order to accomodate Earthlink.

Can I do this with ease or do I have to buy something?

Thanks and ya'll are great!

 

Before you format the drive, go get WinDriversBackup, free. It will extract your hardware drivers if you do not have them on a disk.