The document provides step-by-step instructions for formatting a computer and installing a fresh copy of Windows XP. It explains how to boot from the Windows XP installation CD, select the hard drive partition for installation, format the partition, copy installation files, enter the product key, and complete the setup process. Upon completion, the computer will automatically restart with the new Windows XP installation.

1. How to Format a Computer
Your Windows XP PC is corrupted and you
want to format your Windows XP Or maybe you
want to install a fresh copy of Windows XP with
Service Pack 3 and you do not know how to do
this. If you don't want to make any mistakes during
formatting and want to get the job done fast, read
on after the jump for more detailed instructions.
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2. 1) Get Windows XP installation CD.
 You usually get it with your pc, if you buy windows. If you don't have, Buy a CD from Microsoft.
You will need the key for installation.
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3. 2) Start your pc and press key F2, F12 or
delete key (Depends on your PC model).
 Your PC Bios settings will be displayed. Find boot menu. In boot device priority select CD-
ROM as first boot device.
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4. 3) Insert yourWindows XP cd and restart your pc.
 Your pc will boot from CD and windows installation will start. Press enter at this screen.
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5. 4) Accept License agreement by
pressing F8 key.
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6. 5) Select hard drive partition for
installation of XP.
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7. 6) If you want, you may create separate
partition at this screen by pressing 'C'
key and defining the size of partition.
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8. 7) Now select your desired partition for
installation of Windows XP and press
enter.
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9. 8) Choose to format the
partition. Choose NTFS quick.
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10. 9) Setup will format the partition.
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11. 10) After formatting, Setup will start
copying files on to the hard disk.
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12. 11) After copying of files, setup will start
installing Windows. You can see the
progress in the progress bar on left pane.
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13. 12) Select desired language and regional
settings, when prompted by setup.
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14. 13) Enter windows key. This usually comes with
windows installation disk, written behind the pack.
You can also buy a key online from Microsoft.
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15. 14) Type a name for your computer. If you need,
you can also type a password to login or else you
can leave it empty.
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16. 15) Select time and date settings and time
zone according to your country.
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17. 16) Provide network settings for networking pc's
or select typical settings and press enter
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18. 17) Setup will install devices and register
components.
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19. 18) After completion setup will do a cleanup of files
and will restart your pc automatically. At this
stage you can remove CD from drive..
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20. 19) Click ok, When windows prompt you to
improve your screen.
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