Help me delete WINXP from my HD??

Garfan · 08-19-2004, 07:59 PM

Hey guys, I dont know hardly anyhting about computers. This is why I really need your help!

I recently re-installed Windows XP and wiped my HD clean. Everyting is much better now too. The only problem is that The old version of WinXP is still on my Drive:D. How do I get it off of there? I really need to know because its eating all of my memory on D drive except for 78Mb.

Any help is appreciated, and the sooner the better!
At least it is a learning Expierence for me eh? hehe
Thanks!

Amos

cyiwin · 08-19-2004, 10:44 PM

I see nobody else is posting so I'll offer my 2 cents even though I'm sure there is a better way..... I would insert my Win98 startup disk, or any dos disk, reset the computer and make sure A: boots first. Then get to c:\> and type "format d:"

Not sure if in xp you can just go to START--->Run, type "cmd" <RETURN> and go from there....but you could try it.

Just make sure you are formatting the correct Drive since there is no going back, you should probably go to the drive first in dos and type "D:" and in d:\> type "dir/p" to make sure that this is the drive you wish to delete.

There may be a better way, thats just how I would do it..

steveallmond · 08-20-2004, 03:11 AM

Hi,

If you are sure that XP is on the D: drive and you want to wipe it...

Go into Windows Explorer
Click right hand mouse button on the D: drive
Go down to "Format..."
Click on Format and the disk will be wiped

Hope this helps!!

Steve

**johnwill** · 08-20-2004, 07:35 AM

Why don't you stick to one section for your request, it just gets confusing when you post the same query in multiple places.

Answered in hard disks...

08-20-2004, 06:21 PM

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08-19-2004, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
Garfan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 4 OS: XP	Help me delete WINXP from my HD?? Hey guys, I dont know hardly anyhting about computers. This is why I really need your help! I recently re-installed Windows XP and wiped my HD clean. Everyting is much better now too. The only problem is that The old version of WinXP is still on my Drive:D. How do I get it off of there? I really need to know because its eating all of my memory on D drive except for 78Mb. Any help is appreciated, and the sooner the better! At least it is a learning Expierence for me eh? hehe Thanks! Amos

08-19-2004, 10:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
cyiwin Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 46 OS: XP pro	I see nobody else is posting so I'll offer my 2 cents even though I'm sure there is a better way..... I would insert my Win98 startup disk, or any dos disk, reset the computer and make sure A: boots first. Then get to c:\> and type "format d:" Not sure if in xp you can just go to START--->Run, type "cmd" <RETURN> and go from there....but you could try it. Just make sure you are formatting the correct Drive since there is no going back, you should probably go to the drive first in dos and type "D:" and in d:\> type "dir/p" to make sure that this is the drive you wish to delete. There may be a better way, thats just how I would do it.. __________________ Never buy a GeForce with and XT in the title, never buy a Radeon with an SE in the title!

08-20-2004, 03:11 AM	#3 (permalink)
steveallmond Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dorset, UK Posts: 5 OS: Windows XP Pro	Hi, If you are sure that XP is on the D: drive and you want to wipe it... Go into Windows Explorer Click right hand mouse button on the D: drive Go down to "Format..." Click on Format and the disk will be wiped Hope this helps!! Steve

08-20-2004, 07:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,654 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Why don't you stick to one section for your request, it just gets confusing when you post the same query in multiple places. Answered in hard disks... __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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