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cosme017
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 14:36 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I know this is a simple procedure, but I am trying to take the old operating system off the computer so I can put a new windows xp on my laptop. any help?
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steimy
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 16:56 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
the Windows disk will do it during the install as long as you choose the full format and install option.
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cosme017
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_ 		15. November 2007 @ 18:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
it states that a newer version is on the computer, and I cannot use the current disk. I want to erase the hard drive, add the new xp and do the updates for the newly installed xp.
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ddp
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_ 		16. November 2007 @ 00:32 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
does it allow you the option to delete the partition?
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