>I need to install Win XP Pro on a PC which has Win 98. I want to format the drive first and then install XP. It has been long time since I have done and want to be sure that the following will do it:
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>format c: /s
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>Or is there a different procedure?
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>TIA.

Dmitry,

Be sure to evaluate purchasing a new computer. The machine that runs Win 98 is probably too limited for the requirements of Win XP. For example, I upgraded my 2 mhz machine from 256 MB to 512 MB and got a noticeable speed improvement.

New computers are relatively inexpensive and sometimes having two computers can be useful.

I am not sure, but I believe booting from the XP CD offers you the option of formating the disk.

Alex