Tom's Guide | Tom's Hardware | Tom's Games

Computing.Net > Forums > Windows XP > format c

Computer Problems? Computing.Net has over 1,000,000 posts about all things technology related! Over 90% answered within 24 hours! Click here to start participating now! Also, be sure to check out the New User Guide.

format c

Reply to Message Icon

Name: notoys
Date: September 11, 2008 at 12:05:44 Pacific
OS: win xp
CPU/Ram: 512
Comment:

i am having alot of trouble with pop up and win. service pack 3 causing prob. i have a win disk that i wand to install . ineed to format and install a older version of xp .i dont have a disk for the version that is jn there now. how do i do this



Sponsored Link
Ads by Google

Response Number 1
Name: clive_pearce
Date: September 11, 2008 at 13:40:40 Pacific
Reply:

I doubt if sp 3 is causing problems. If you are getting pop ups, try running anti virus & spyware programs.

If you have an old version of xp, you can integrate service packs using Autostreamer or nlite.

Before posting try google. Backup. Use anti virus software.


0

Response Number 2
Name: Jennifer SUMN
Date: September 11, 2008 at 13:48:05 Pacific
Reply:

What "older" version of XP are you talking about? Have you tried uninstalling SP3?

"So won’t you give this man his wings
What a shame
To have to beg you to see
We’re not all the same
What a shame" - Shinedown


0

Response Number 3
Name: notoys
Date: September 11, 2008 at 14:23:21 Pacific
Reply:

yes i tried and it says i still have service pack 3 i have win xp disk and pc is windows home


0

Response Number 4
Name: aegis
Date: September 11, 2008 at 15:04:44 Pacific
Reply:

The XP install program allows you to re-partition/format the drive before doing the install. Just select that option.


0

Response Number 5
Name: OtheHill
Date: September 11, 2008 at 15:11:46 Pacific
Reply:

If the WinXP CD came with SP3 integrated into the disk you can't remove it by convention means.

I don't think that is your problem either.

I don't think SP1 or SP2 are available at the MSoft sites any longer.


0

Related Posts

See More



Response Number 6
Name: soupnasty
Date: September 11, 2008 at 18:44:20 Pacific
Reply:

I don't think SP1 or SP2 are available at the MSoft sites any longer.

Sp2 is still here.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...


0

Response Number 7
Name: notoys
Date: September 12, 2008 at 04:05:00 Pacific
Reply:

ok this is what i am going yo try . do a format and install win. home how do i save my drivers and programs, sorry all not the best at this.


0

Response Number 8
Name: aegis
Date: September 12, 2008 at 10:47:17 Pacific
Reply:

Maybe first trying a 'Repair Install' is best (It will remove any windows updates).
How to do a 'Repair' install

There are ways to save your drivers before a format. But no way to prevent having to reinstall all your programs after a format.


0

Sponsored Link
Ads by Google
Reply to Message Icon



Post Locked

This post is quite old and has been locked from receiving new replies. Please create a new posting instead.


Go to Windows XP Forum Home


Sponsored links
Ads by Google


Results for: format c
format C:/ then...................??? www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/format-c-then/28841.html

Format C: Xp Pro on drive now www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/format-c-xp-pro-on-drive-now/11443.html

Cant format c i have no discs www.computing.net/answers/windows-xp/cant-format-c-i-have-no-discs/110587.html