Clean sweep reload, win 2000

[JohnH]

Hello all.

What I want to do is start again from scratch. (Re 2nd hand PC)

So I did a clean sweep re-install of Windows 2000, but found that alot of the extra programs that I had loaded previously are still there.

Can you give me some direction on how to start from scratch so to speak?

Thanks, John

 

[RealBlackStuff]

Yes, have the install FORMAT the harddisk first (NTFS preferred), when you select where to install during setup.

 

[poertner_1274]

Yes you will have to go through and delete all the current partitions and then format them as NTFS and insatll the OS

 

[JohnH]

OK, thanks you are going to have to walk me thru this one, KISS I am pretty thick.

When I did the reload I chose everthing that suggested a new copy to be installed and deleting the old stuff, But I left the partitions as they were. C.NTFS, 7876mb. So, I should do this again and choose delete the partitions. Can I just follow prompts from here or do I need to know stuff.

Also some advice please. Considering that the computer is working OK at the moment and I am a relative novice, is this something I should be tackling. What I mean is, what is the likleyhood of additional problems? (I guess I am really only doing it to tidy up, as the hard drive is not even half full)

It did take me quite a while to get the graphics and sound going after the first reload, but I have the drivers now.

Cheers, any directions greatly appreciated.

Regards John

 

[RealBlackStuff]

Find out all about it here: http://www.winsupersite.com/showcase/win2k_pro_install.asp

 

[JohnH]

Thanks Guys,

Call me chicken, but I am going to leave well enough alone for now.

Sure am glad I asked the questions and thankyou for providing the answers.

Warm regards, John