how to format C drive to load XP

format c drive with XP onboard and wrong copy of XPpro loaded

 

How to do a Clean Install of Windows XP

Start by changing the BIOS setting to Boot from CD drive first.
Then see below:

From Michael Steven's: http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/cleanxpinstall.html
more info: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/XPClean.htm
and: http://www.theeldergeek.com/clean_installation_of_windows_xp.htm
also: http://www.bootdisk.com/

Also make sure you have the drivers you need for your motherboard, video
card, sound card, Etc.
Try Belarc Advisor: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
It does a good job of providing a wealth of information including software Key codes
and Devices you will need Drivers for.

If you are doing a Clean Install on an existing PC that has XP already Installed:
Verify your CD Key code matches what Belarc Advisor reports for your existing install.
Note: OEM Windows Installs usually come with a sticker on the PC or laptop and may not match the factory installed key.
 
Note: A number of vendors now supply restore CD(s) or have a restore partition on the hard drive
and usually do not supply a Windows XP CD.

J W Stuart: http://www.pagestart.com