How do I do a complete format and OS reinstall?

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SupremeRuler99

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Hello,

My HP laptop has been experiencing a few OS and related software glitches lately, and I thought it was time for a fresh start. But rather than use OS recovery software that is available I would prefer to do a complete format and reinstall Windows XP as if I am starting right back from the beginning again.

My laptop came with a Windows XP installation CD as well as a driver CD. The only thing is, I am not sure how to sucessfully format my computer. In the past I have done so, but the result has been less than desired and I ended up with remants of my old system all over the place. Any help or pointers would be much appreciated!
 
what is fdisking? cause this may help me solve my problem...

Wait, dose that just mean booting up into ms dos, and fomating c? with commands like c:\>format c:

and get the warning message?

Cause if so, then im going HD shopping.
 
what warning message?
you use fdisk first to delete and make a new partition and then use fdisk once you reboot
 
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