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Thankyou so much for such a quick response.
I am assuming that when I "elect to delete all the existing Windows partitions and create a new partition and then format the primary partition" this will delete the current (messed up) XP installation and I don't need to uninstall it before I start installing it again. If this is not right could you please let me know. Thanks again you have been very very helpful.
"Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
> Unless you installed Windows XP in an empty partition or drive,
> it appears you have installed it in the same partition in which you
> have Windows 98. This is not ideal and it would be best to start
> over and perform a "clean install" of Windows XP.
>
> The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
> to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
> Windows XP to partition and format your drive:
>
> NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral hardware
> devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before installing XP.
>
> NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect the
> EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your main
> hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive letter.
> After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.
>
> 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".
>
> ===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
> ===>
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
>
> 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
> 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
> 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the existing
> Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the primary
> partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.
>
> 5. Clean Install Windows XP
>
http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
>
> [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
>
> 6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
> ==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
> and download the available "Critical Updates".
>
> 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support website
> of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
> available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
> and audio drivers.
>
> 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the following resources:
>
> How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;310064
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
>
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> "Carla" <Carla@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message:
> news:FE26E14C-6D73-4D62-9758-29C433955D0C@microsoft.com...
>
> |I recently upgraded my computer from Win 98 SE to Win XP Home Edition. I used the 2002 Upgrade Version of
> XP. When I installed it I chose "New Installation" because I wanted to overwrite or delete the existing
> files. I don't receive any error messages and everthing eventually comes up on the screen but it takes
> forever. For example, when I press the start button, it takes about 15 seconds before the start screen comes
> up. It takes another 15 seconds or so to bring up the control panel after I press it. Software programs are
> also loading very slow. Is there anything I can do about this? Should I reinstall XP or try to do a repair
> install?
> | Any help or suggestions would be appreciated? Thanks in advance!
>
>
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