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#Backup anything you want to keep. Formatting your C: drive will completely delete your Windows installation, as well as any data stored on the C: drive. This usually includes all of your documents, pictures, and downloaded files. Make sure to save anything you want to keep to another location. | #Backup anything you want to keep. Formatting your C: drive will completely delete your Windows installation, as well as any data stored on the C: drive. This usually includes all of your documents, pictures, and downloaded files. Make sure to save anything you want to keep to another location. | ||
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#Insert your Windows XP installation disc. Formatting the C: drive requires uninstalling your current installation of Windows. To do this, you'll need your Windows XP installation disc. You can also use any other version of Windows' installation disc. | #Insert your Windows XP installation disc. Formatting the C: drive requires uninstalling your current installation of Windows. To do this, you'll need your Windows XP installation disc. You can also use any other version of Windows' installation disc. | ||
#*If you can't find your disc, you can [[Download-Torrents|download an ISO]] of the Windows installation disc and [[Burn-ISO-Files-to-DVD|burn it to a blank DVD]]. This is legal if you own Windows. | #*If you can't find your disc, you can [[Download-Torrents|download an ISO]] of the Windows installation disc and [[Burn-ISO-Files-to-DVD|burn it to a blank DVD]]. This is legal if you own Windows. | ||
