OK. I know how to format a HD. I go in to DOS mode and type Format C:\. Now Once i have Finished formatting my HD how do i install XP PRO on to it Fully i.e copying all files off CD to DIRECTORY on HD. Please help. Please send back if posible a list of commands and promts at which to type the commands. Iam currently running Win 98 SE. Please Help. Thanx in Advance SLORG

Place the Xp cd in the cd drive. Boot to the cd(look in the Bios and alter it if it won't boot to the CD)When it boots it will automatically install. Read the screen prompts carefully. good luck. Do you fdisk the drive before formatting?

no i usually just go In to Dos and formatt nothing else. Should i fdisk. How do iż thanx for your time

type in c:\fdisk

for the infor you want. Press Here

Thanx TopFarmer you were the most help. Just A quick qestion though should i Fat32 my drive or NTFS it i have a 20gig with no partitions. Thanx again TopFarmer SLORG

i have win98 so dont know which is better but here is some info "First tests don't show a lot of speed gains over the 98 system, and significantly slower results than 2K. Hmmm. Worse, the default partitioning system is NTFS and not FAT32 -- an issue of little interest to most home users, but take my word for it, not only is NTFS significantly slower than FAT32, it can prove troublesome to users who aren't aware of its particularities. On the up side, NTFS is a good bit more secure than FAT32, but again, most home users will never encounter the kinds of security issues that make NTFS a better choice. Early indications are that XP moves pretty darn fast when the FAT32 system is used instead of NTFS" the above is from HERE every one has a oppion on the subject.