How to Reformat Windows XP Professional
Even though Windows XP Professional is an older operating system, it is widely used because of its stability and versatility. If your Windows XP Professional computer is infested with virus and an antivirus program cannot remove them, you can reformat the hard drive. To make it easier, Windows XP Professional comes with an installation CD that reformats the drive to its original settings.
Instructions
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Place the installation CD into the CD drive.
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Press the "Escape" key to bypass the repair option. This option only works for users who are missing a file.
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Choose "C:/" as the primary hard drive.
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Tips & Warnings
Remove your information before reformatting the computer.
You will lose all of your information by reformatting the drive.