To format your hard drive complete and install fresh copy of windows xp on your computer or install Windows XP to a new hard disk, you have to run Windows XP from bootable CD. To do this:
Turn off your computer.
Insert the Windows XP bootable CD. If you do not have a bootable CD, download the WinXP 6-floppy disk from BootDisk.com to startup the installation process.
Turn on your computer and press any key when it asks "Press any key to boot from CD". Your computer should run from the CD inserted and start Windows XP installation wizard. If your computer jumps to the installed operating system or does not read from the CD. In that case, set up the boot sequence in the BIOS. Your computer will tell you how to access to the BIOS when you turn on. Some computers use DELL key or F2 key to access the BIOS. Your boot sequency should be: A drive first, CD second, hard drive third.
Read the End-User License Agreement, and then press F8.
At the Welcome to Setup screen, press ENTER to start Windows XP Setup.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select and format a partition where you want to install Windows XP.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete Windows XP Setup.
Once the installation is finished, your computer will automatically restart. Note: If you notice improper graphic display or hardware device such as network card, sound card, modem, etc malfunctioning. The driver of that component is not installed. Find your mother board CD or expansion card CDs and install them
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