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Old 10-09-2004, 01:40 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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What are the best available options for removing Windows XP ? I have an old pc (P3 550) that has XP with a low amount of memory. I want to remove it and put 98 or ME or something that takes less resources. I just need this PC for office stuff. XP was put on this PC by the previous owner so I do not have the cd. Can I use a Win 2K cd to remove the ntfs partition ? What other options do I have ? Thanks in advance. Ray




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Old 10-09-2004, 02:56 AM   #2 (permalink)
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The easiest method would be to reformat the HDD and install a fresh copy of Windows 98/ME.
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Old 10-09-2004, 04:24 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Yes, u can use the 2000 cd to format the NTFS partition.

BTW, don't use windows ME, it sucks
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