The computer works fine. I want to get rid of the XP operating system so I can install a Linux operating system without having to deal with the existing OS (which frankly is getting in the way). I’ve got the install disk and everything for the Linux boot. I just want to get rid of XP completely and I can’t figure out how.
The linux installer should give you the option of installing over the entire drive. This will format the drive for you.
Otherwise, load into Linux, open up QT Parted, Parted, GParted, or some variation of some kind of partition utility and delete the NTFS partition. Make sure you commit the changes to disk. Then run the linux installer.
Installing Linux will take care of that – just run the installer, partition the drive (into at least 3 partitions – /home, / and a swap partition) and let it install. Windows won’t get in the way.
(If Windows keeps booting even though you have the Linux CD in the drive, it’s not Windows that’s cauysing the problem – you have to get into setup [watch the screen when the computer is starting up] and change the boot order, so the CD drive comes before the hard drive.)
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If that is the case, you will have to reinstall the operating system from a CD, following the instructions at Manually Reinstall Your Windows XP Operating
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Still can't find my Windows XP install CD so am resorting to McDonalds WiFi
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@ Dell. They also gave us a CD Mal windows 7, I'll ask if I can install it. Srsly I can't use xP ._.
Found the Windows XP CD! =D Time to install!