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    How To Delete Corrupt Window XP O/S

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sircas, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    How do I delete corrupt Window XP for a Disk reload?

    I want to delete XP w/ Service Pack 2 so that I can reload Window XP.

    Thanks,

    Sircas
     
    Sircas, Apr 30, 2009
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  2. X2P

    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    I have deleted your other thread as cross posting is against forum rules

    Cheers
     
    X2P, Apr 30, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You could just re-install and elect to format the drive during the Install process. This will eliminate the OS and all other data that is stored on your machine (be sure to back up your files BEFORE trying this).
     
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  4. Sircas

    Sircas Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for your help!

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    Sircas, Apr 30, 2009
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