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Format harddrive using XP

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Name: SD
Date: June 27, 2004 at 13:00:38 Pacific
OS: XP Pro
CPU/Ram: 3000+ 64 Athlon
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Hi guys :)

I have a new Compaq Presario laptop. I bought a better harddrive and I need to know how to format the old one before I sell it. I tried using the XP disc and formating under the install but it says it can't because there is system information on it. It doesn't have a floppy drive so I can't use a system disc. I'm lost any help?



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Name: uktb2004
Date: June 27, 2004 at 13:25:04 Pacific
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are you intending to format that hardrive and lose everything on it and reinstall windows on the new one?

tom


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Name: SD
Date: June 28, 2004 at 11:08:45 Pacific
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Yes, I want to erase everything on the old one. I will have no problem loading the new one.

Thanks

Dave


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Response Number 3
Name: SD
Date: June 28, 2004 at 12:42:13 Pacific
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I figured it out, Thanks again

Dave


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