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Old 06-22-2009, 11:48 PM   #1 (permalink)
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My friend wants me to reformat his computer like its brand new. I put a new windows XP on it, and put all drivers, it ran like brand new except that the hard drive is 90% full already. My other friend said delete the partition but there is only 1, it is the primary, and it says I cannot do that because I need the files in the temporary folder (When I try from the new XP installation)

Sorry that this is confusing, but please, help.
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What size is the hard drive...
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100g.

90g used.
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100g.

90g used.
On a fresh install? Shouldnt be anywhere near that much... start by using the windows install cd/dvd to delete the partition, then create a new partition.
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On a fresh install? Shouldnt be anywhere near that much... start by using the windows install cd/dvd to delete the partition, then create a new partition.
I tried but it says I cannot do that because I need the files in the temporary folder.
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I tried but it says I cannot do that because I need the files in the temporary folder.
Boot to the Windows CD and install windows. If you start the install from within windows you can't format the drive.
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Boot to the Windows CD and install windows. If you start the install from within windows you can't format the drive.
Ah, this sounds like its going to work! Thanks! I'll let you know!
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Ah, this sounds like its going to work! Thanks! I'll let you know!
Yeah, didnt realize you were trying to install from within windows, reformatting means booting to the disc to wipe it out and start again
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If you start the install from within windows you can't format the drive.
Unless you're installing Windows 7.
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