clearing windows xp. how?

[call me jack]

So i just got a new to me computer that has windows xp. i want to erase it completely so it's like new, when i turn it on again. how do i do this? i just want a fresh start with it.

[selturk]

do you have a win xp cd and the drivers cd?

if so.. start from here:
http://www.getpcmemory.com/microsoft...llation-of-xp/

[call me jack]

i do not. all i have is the pc. i can ask the person i got it from is they still have them. other wise will that link get me the soft ware?

...i shall click it.

[george graves]

Sounds like you are in over your head already.

No that link won't get you the software. Yes, you need the CD, the key, and you might be able to get away with out any drivers, depends on what you got in there.

What you need is someone to help you in person.

[call me jack]

Sounds like you are in over your heard already.

No that link won't get you the software. Yes, you need the CD, the key, and you might be able to get away with out any drivers, depends on what you go in there.

What you need is someone to help you in person.

geek squad?

[unrlmth]

Do you have a CD key? A lot of times they are on a sticker on the case.

[call me jack]

theres a stick with some numbers on it? it says its a certificate of authenticity

[george graves]

geek squad?

I wouldn't.

[unrlmth]

theres a stick with some numbers on it? it says its a certificate of authenticity

Does it look something like this? http://attachments.techguy.org/attac...96/sticker.png

If it does you should be able to download and burn a windows XP disc and then use the key to activate it.

[J3M93]

delete system 32...

jks, seriously, do not do that!!!

anyway, yea, just reinstall windows, if you cant find the original product key, you can find keygen's online, however this should be a last resort as it is an illegal method.

[ill4noreason]

what are the specs on the system? maybe delete xp and run ubuntu or a faster running Operating System. Xp is old and outdated. Ubuntu is free and I love it on my little netbook.

[call me jack]

Does it look something like this? http://attachments.techguy.org/attac...96/sticker.png

If it does you should be able to download and burn a windows XP disc and then use the key to activate it.

it looks just like that.

[LEANE30]

it looks just like that.

good. now what is the number thats on it? we'll check to see if it's already been registered or not







what is the main purpose that you will be using your computer for?
if you are open to trying out something besides windows, I highly recommend Linux Mint. it comes pre-packaged with everything most people would ever need program-wise and is practically idiot-proof

[ethirtydavid]

^ hah, reminds me of this

[LBJefferies]

good. now what is the number thats on it? we'll check to see if it's already been registered or not







what is the main purpose that you will be using your computer for?
if you are open to trying out something besides windows, I highly recommend Linux Mint. it comes pre-packaged with everything most people would ever need program-wise and is practically idiot-proof

The man didn't know he needed the cd to do a fresh install (no offense OP), do you really think linux would be a good idea?