Re: windows update not running

JohnR in FL wrote:

Thanks guys - I printed out all the info for the clean install, but do I
have
to Format (wipe-it-clean) before I boot off the XP CD? Also my computer
is a Gateway, XP was preloaded so I have the one CD that came with it,
which is enough, correct?

Read the fine websites we gave you.

Read the Gateway manual.

When using a full actual operating system CD, one boots with the XP install
CD and does the partition deletion/format from within the installation
routine. I don't know what Gateway gave you. Check with them.

Malke
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