removing dual-boot

> To resolve your dilemma, perform a "clean install" correctly:
>
>
> The Windows XP CD is bootable and contains all the tools necessary
> to partition and format your drive. Follow this procedure and allow
> Windows XP to partition and format your drive:
>
> NOTE: It would be best to physically disconnect all your peripheral

> devices, except the monitor, mouse and keyboard, before

>
> NOTE: If you have an internal Zip Drive installed, physically disconnect

> EIDE and power cable to it before proceeding, otherwise your

> hard drive may not be assigned the customary C: drive

> After installing Windows XP, you may then reconnect it.
>
> 1. Open your BIOS and set your "CD Drive as the first bootable device".
>
> ===> Accessing Motherboard BIOS
> ===> http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/bios_manufacturer.htm
>
> 2. Insert your Windows XP CD in the CD Drive and reboot your computer.
> 3. You'll see a message to boot to the CD....follow the instructions.
> 4. The setup menu will appear and you should elect to delete all the

> Windows partitions, then create a new partition, then format the

> partition (preferably NTFS) and proceed to install Windows XP.
>
> 5. Clean Install Windows XP
> http://michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
>
> [Courtesy of Michael Stevens, MS-MVP]
>
> 6. ==> Immediately after installing Windows XP, turn on XP's Firewall.
> ==> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
> 7. After Windows XP is installed, visit the Windows Update website
> and download the available "Critical Updates".
>
> 8. After installing the critical updates, be sure and visit the support

> of the manufacturer of the computer to download and install any
> available Windows XP compatible drivers, such as video adapter
> and audio drivers.
>
> 9. If you happen to run into any installation difficulties, use the

>
> How to Troubleshoot Windows XP Problems During Installation
> http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;EN-US;310064
>
> Troubleshooting Windows XP Setup
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_setup.htm
>
> [Courtesy of MS-MVP Kelly Theriot]
>
> Note: If you are unable to activate Windows XP again via the internet,
> then select the option to "activate by telephone".
>
> --
> Carey Frisch
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows XP - Shell/User
>
> Be Smart! Protect your PC!
> http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/
>
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>
> "Randy" <cakeman47@hotmail.com> wrote in message:
> news:e7dkFzLHEHA.2836@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>
> | Ok I have two HD's dual-boot WinME and XP. I want to removing the one

> | WinME on it (C drive) no more dual-boot, just XP and make my (d) drive

> | XP on it the (c) drive. I'm also installing a new 80g drive. What I want

> | know is can I just move the XP drive where the WinMe drive was set the

> | jumpers and boot from the XP CD and run the XP repair then install all

> | XP updates and all will be fine or will I have to just install XP again

> | the beginning after I move everything where I want it. In other words,

> | XP boot if it is made the boot drive after removing the dual-boot.
> |
> | Thanks
> | Randy
> | P.S. I'm off the next few days so I want to get it done soon.
> |
> |