How to Delete Windows XP

Uninstalling Windows XP allows the user to revert to an old operating system. This is, of course, if XP was installed over an older operating system. If there was no prior operating system, be sure you have the software to reinstall the operating system you want. Deleting Windows XP will wipe out the hard drive. Backup all critical data files before removing Windows XP.

Instructions

To Delete Windows XP

1. Restart your computer If your computer is on. If it is off, then turn it on.

2. Press the "F8" key before Windows starts. This will bring up a menu.

3. Choose "Safe Mode Command Prompt." This will bring you to the C:\ prompt.

4. Type "format c:\ /s" at the prompt. This will delete all the files on the hard drive.

Uninstall Windows XP

1. Restart your computer If your computer is on. If it is off then turn it on.

2. Press the "F8" key before Windows starts. This will bring up a menu.

3. Choose "Start in Safe Mode." This will boot the computer into a very basic form of Windows.

4. Log in as administrator.

5. Click "Start."

6. Click "Control Panel."

7. Double click "Add or Remove Programs." This will open the Add or Remove Programs window.

8. Scroll through the list and find Uninstall Windows XP. If you cannot find this option, then you will have to refer to Section 1 and delete the operating system manually.

9. Double click "Uninstall Windows XP."

10. Click "Yes" to the message, "Are you sure you want to uninstall Windows XP and restore your previous operating system?"