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Which is the best way to format for WinXP?
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1. use startup disk
2. type "format c: /fs:ntfs" ?
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Which is the best way to format for WinXP?
perhaps..

1. use startup disk
2. type "format c: /fs:ntfs" ?
Just add the startup disk, follow the prompts and it will format the Hard Drive for you. If it's not a bootable cd, d/l the startup floppy disks from the Microsoft website and then put the cd in when prompted.
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just boot from the windows xp cd, delete all partitions and rewrite your new partition...
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