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Old 03-11-2004, 02:47 PM   #1
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how to reformat hd

hi guys i just bulit a computer but yes i did get my hands on a bootleg copy of win xp pro and i am getting the real thing now and i wanted to know how do i reformat the hd and put the real win xp on it or do i have to buy a whole new hd bc of the bootleg one any help would be great.
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Old 03-11-2004, 03:07 PM   #2
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Go into BIOS, change the first boot device to the CD-ROM, put the real WinXP CD in the CD-ROM drive, Save and Exit the BIOS, the computer will reboot to the WinXP CD and the installer will take over. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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